Diesel Mechanic

Thompson Pipe Group•Conroe, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Thompson Pipe Group is a privately held family business of engineers, contractors, and manufacturers based in Rialto, California. From humble beginnings, we built a family of products to meet the needs of all kinds of infrastructure. Each generation of products is better than the previous. Thompson Pipe Group is now the largest and most diverse drainage, sanitary, pressure and trench-less pipe provider, with manufacturing locations across the country and serving not just the US but all of North America. Please visit our website at www.thompsonpipegroup.com Under general supervision performs very specific skilled work. Maintains the plant’s mechanical, diesel, electrical, and electronic equipment. Welds to repair and fabricate components essential to production processes. Maintains and repair’s structure, piping, fixtures and equipment. Performs predictive and preventive maintenance. Performs other duties of a similar nature as may be required.

Requirements

2 years of Diesel Mechanic experience
DOT Certified Mechanic
Hands on experience with lube, oil, filter, brakes, tire (auto, lt truck, commercial, and farm) preventative maintenance fluid flushes.
Locate, diagnose and repair mechanical malfunctions in gas and diesel-powered vehicles and equipment.
Ability to diagnose/troubleshoot regeneration systems
Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems
Must have experience using a standard/metric wrench and socket set, screwdriver s, hammer, impact gun and sockets, pry bar, alignment toe hooks, air hammer, tape measure, vise grips, torque bits, wheel bearing socket set, 12 volt test light, and oil filter tools to perform the duties of the GMT position
Must be able to lift 50 Lbs. easily
Lube tech: 1 year (Required)
Truck Tire Installer: 1 year (Required)
Must be able to provide your own tools

Responsibilities

Tasks and activities of company’s fleet auto repair shop, working on gas- and diesel-powered vehicles, trucks, and heavy equipment.
Performs preventive maintenance such as changing oil, greasing and replacing parts on a scheduled basis
Under supervision, replaces parts and performs minor repairs as necessary
Replaces designated lube fittings and tires utilizing air tools and hand tools
Uses schematics, service manuals and parts lists in setting up and performing repairs
Operate Fuel/Lube truck to deliver fuel/lube to equipment on site
Performs other duties as required
Performs all duties and activities in a manner that conforms to safety requirements
Maintain work area clean and safe work practices
Takes the initiative to get things done.
Checks, communicate and fill necessary fluids (battery, powering steering, and washer fluid)-replace all caps.