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 their 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, receive and carry out instructions, maintain regular and predictable attendance, and perform other duties as assigned. The work requires operating safely in a noisy area with many odors present, inspecting vehicles and repair work, and bending, stretching, kneeling, and squatting. The mechanic must provide their own tools, and safety shoes with steel or composite toes are required.

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.
• Ability 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.
• Good vision to inspect repair work.
• Ability to bend, stretch, kneel, and squat to perform repairs and inspections.
• 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.
• Must have own tools.
• Safety shoes with steel or composite toes are required.

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 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