Diesel Mechanic

CGB Enterprises, Inc.•LaPlace, LA

About The Position

The Diesel Mechanic is primarily responsible for maintaining, inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing vehicles and heavy equipment at various locations. The role may involve coordinating with outside parties such as auto shops, parts suppliers, and tool rental suppliers. Actual responsibilities vary according to daily needs, facility type, and experience level. The position requires participation in the company Safety Program and compliance with OSHA, DOT, company safety, and environmental requirements. Work may take place indoors or outdoors in heat, cold, wet, humid, dry, or arid conditions, and may require travel of 5%–20% at some facilities. Employees may work extended hours, weekends, holidays, or alternate shifts as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 3 years of experience as a technician or mechanic, including troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing trucks and heavy equipment in an industrial setting.
Valid driver's license.
Possess basic mechanic tools needed to maintain and repair vehicles and heavy equipment.
Advanced knowledge of the operation, diagnostics, maintenance, and repair of various vehicles.
Knowledge of facility dust emissions policy.
Basic mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Basic computer skills, including ability to use laptop computers and portable diagnostic tools.
Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills to interact with people inside and outside the organization.
Good troubleshooting skills and ability to complete documentation requirements.
Ability to follow directions, interpret oral and written instructions, use logical thought processes, and troubleshoot problems.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, use tools appropriate to assigned tasks, and maintain a focus on internal and external customer service.
Employees located in Louisiana must have reliable transportation to and from work sites; sites will depend on business needs and typically may be in Ascension, Jefferson, Plaquemines, Orleans, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist, or West Baton Rouge Parish.
Ability to balance continuously; stand or sit continuously; and climb, crouch, stoop, bend, and squat frequently.
Ability to distinguish differences or similarities in odor intensity or quality and recognize particular odors.
Ability to kneel occasionally and lift, push, or pull 50 pounds occasionally to continuously depending on daily location needs.
Ability to meet applicable PPE requirements and use PPE.
Ability to understand and communicate verbally in person and over a two-way radio, recognize emergency alarms, and understand and communicate written instructions.
Ability to work extended hours, weekends, holidays, and alternate shifts as needed, and to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
Arm and hand steadiness, multi-limb coordination, manual dexterity, and the near, far, and peripheral vision and depth perception needed for assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

Participate in the company Safety Program and attend daily pre-shift meetings.
Perform work in compliance with OSHA, DOT, company safety, and environmental regulations, including wearing appropriate PPE.
Perform preventative maintenance on equipment and identify and replace worn or damaged parts.
Inspect equipment, troubleshoot and diagnose issues, and perform repairs according to inspection checklists.
Perform diagnostic tests and analyze results to determine whether components should be repaired or replaced.
Replace or repair engines, steering mechanisms, transmissions, and braking systems.
Check lighting systems.
Review work orders and repairs performed by third parties to ensure quality.
Maintain and manage parts inventory.
Maintain detailed records of serviced equipment.
Keep work areas and tools clean and in proper working order.
Complete other duties as assigned.