Diesel Mechanic

Crete Carrier Corporation • Pauls Valley, OK

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, 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 extensive knowledge of vehicle repair, strong mechanical, analytical, and problem-solving skills, and the ability to diagnose issues, read service and repair manuals and work orders, and complete repairs in a timely manner. Work takes place in a noisy area with many odors, and involves inspecting vehicles and repair work as well as bending, stretching, kneeling, squatting, and lifting.

Requirements

• Associate degree; or one to two years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 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 and work orders.
• Ability to perform repairs in a timely fashion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Must have own tools.
• Safety shoes with steel or composite toes are required.
• ASE certification and DOT inspection certification as required by the supervisor.
• EPA Certification for Federal Clean Air Act 609 as required by the supervisor and/or location.
• EPA Certification for Federal Clean Air Act 608 as required by the supervisor and/or location.
• Valid driver's license as required by the supervisor.

Nice To Haves

• CDL Class A driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, and repair brake systems, engines, electrical components, steering systems, transmissions, drive trains, and tires on 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