Diesel Mechanic

Crete Carrier Corporation • North Platte, NE

12d

About The Position

The Diesel Mechanic inspects, diagnoses, and repairs tractors, trailers, and refrigeration equipment, including brake systems, engines, electrical components, steering systems, transmissions, drive trains, and tires. The role also performs preventative maintenance services such as changing oil, checking fluids, inspecting batteries, testing lights, and lubricating equipment. The mechanic is expected to maintain positive working relationships, follow instructions, maintain regular and predictable attendance, and perform other duties as assigned.

The position requires the ability to work safely in a noisy environment with many odors, inspect vehicles and repair work, and perform repairs and inspections involving bending, stretching, kneeling, and squatting. The mechanic must regularly lift 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds. Candidates must have their own tools and wear steel- or composite-toe safety shoes.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of all aspects of vehicle repair.
• Excellent mechanical repair skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to visually diagnose mechanical issues.
• Ability to read service and repair manuals.
• Ability to perform repairs in a timely fashion.
• Ability to read work orders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Associate degree; or one to two years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have own tools.
• Safety shoes with steel or composite toes are required.
• Must be able to work safely in a noisy area with many odors present.
• Ability to regularly lift 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to inspect vehicles to determine repairs needed and good vision to inspect repair work.
• Must be able to bend, stretch, kneel, and squat to perform repairs and inspections.

Nice To Haves

• CDL Class A driver's license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, and repair brake systems, engines, electrical components, steering systems, transmissions, drive trains, and tires for tractors, trailers, and refrigeration equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance, including changing oil, checking fluids, inspecting batteries, testing lights, and lubricating equipment.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships.
• Receive and carry out instructions.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree