Diesel Mechanic

Target Rental•Farmington, NM

23d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Diesel Mechanic, you are responsible for delivering high-quality maintenance and repair services for both customer equipment and the internal rental fleet. In addition to meeting recovery and efficiency metrics, you will ensure the facility remains clean and organized. You will also be expected to follow warranty requirements to ensure compliance and proper reimbursement for warranty work. Flexibility and adaptability are key, as you will occasionally work in the field or at other locations.

Requirements

High school or GED
Associate degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Ph.D. or professional degree
Minimum of 1 year of experience
Proficiency in diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
Familiarity with warranty requirements and procedures.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Basic computer skills for record-keeping and documentation.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Bobcat equipment.
Field service experience.
Knowledge of safety protocols and compliance.
Experience with inventory management.
Ongoing training in equipment technologies and repair techniques.

Responsibilities

Focus on minimizing time spent on repairs to improve the recovery rate, calculated as time clocked in divided by time billed on the work order. Strive to meet or exceed a recovery rate goal of 80%.
Focus on completing repairs within the time estimated on the work order. Aim to meet or exceed an efficiency rate goal of 100%.
Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on the internal rental fleet, ensuring equipment is in top working condition with minimal downtime.
Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and other system issues on both customer equipment and rental fleet assets.
Communicate repair progress and timelines to Service Advisors clearly, setting realistic recovery time expectations.
Follow all safety protocols while performing repairs, both in the shop and in the field, ensuring the safety of yourself, your colleagues, and customers.
Regularly monitor the daily service schedule to ensure that all repairs and maintenance are completed in a timely manner, without causing delays.
Maintain a clean and organized workspace within the facility, ensuring that tools, parts, and equipment are stored properly.
As needed, perform repairs or maintenance at customer locations, construction sites, or other off-site locations.
Assist in maintaining inventory for both customer repairs and the rental fleet, ensuring parts are available and ordered in a timely manner to avoid repair delays.
Participate in ongoing training to stay current with equipment technologies, repair techniques, and best practices for recovery and efficiency.
Maintain accurate records for all repairs, including time clocked in, time billed, time estimated, and parts used.
Track and report recovery and efficiency metrics to the Service Manager and provide input for improvements.
Document all work completed in both the field and facility, maintaining up-to-date and accurate repair logs.