Diesel Mechanic

Norfolk Iron & Metal•Norfolk, NE

129d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves performing preventive maintenance, general maintenance, and repairs on a fleet of vehicles, including semi-trucks, cars, pickups, and yard trucks. The mechanic will be responsible for ensuring vehicles meet safety requirements, completing necessary documentation, and operating various equipment. Key tasks include performing annual federal inspections, air brake system repairs, alignments, tire matching, and basic electrical system diagnostics and repairs. The position also requires knowledge of MIG welding, torch cutting, and operating forklifts and shag trucks.

Requirements

Ability to do preventive maintenance checks and services and general maintenance/repairs of fleet vehicles to include semi-trucks, cars, pickups and yard trucks
Ability to perform an Annual Federal Inspection
Possess or able to obtain CDL
Ability to complete written forms such as shop orders, inspection forms, and vehicle & equipment work history records
Ensuring that tractors and trailers meet the U.S. Department of Transportation's road safety requirements
Ability to schedule and determine work priorities
Ability to operate the various types of equipment to be repaired
Basic shag operation to move trailers
Basic forklift operation to move material around
Working knowledge of MIG welder for aluminum and steel
Working knowledge of torch for cutting & heating
Ability to repair air brake systems
Ability to do alignments on both tractors and trailers
Working knowledge of matching tires for tread depth & brand
Working knowledge of basic electrical principles, systems and components as they relate to vehicle and equipment operation
Ability to read/understand electrical schematics
Ability to inspect, repair or replace brake parts including brake pads, shoes, drums, and rotors
Ability to repair/replace ABS System
Inspect wheel seals, driveline system & U joints
Able to perform routine Preventative Maintenance - Air, Oil, Fuel filter, full truck inspection
Working knowledge of fuel system
Working knowledge of laptop with diagnostic software
Ability to locate & repair leaks with AC system
Perform overhead valve adjustments

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance checks and services on fleet vehicles (semi-trucks, cars, pickups, yard trucks).
Conduct general maintenance and repairs on fleet vehicles.
Perform Annual Federal Inspections.
Complete written forms such as shop orders, inspection forms, and vehicle & equipment work history records.
Ensure tractors and trailers meet U.S. Department of Transportation's road safety requirements.
Schedule and determine work priorities.
Operate various types of equipment to be repaired.
Perform basic shag operation to move trailers.
Perform basic forklift operation to move material.
Perform MIG welding for aluminum and steel.
Use a torch for cutting and heating.
Repair air brake systems.
Perform alignments on tractors and trailers.
Match tires for tread depth and brand.
Perform basic electrical system diagnostics and repairs.
Read and understand electrical schematics.
Inspect, repair, or replace brake parts (pads, shoes, drums, rotors).
Repair or replace ABS systems.
Inspect wheel seals, driveline systems, and U-joints.
Perform routine preventative maintenance (Air, Oil, Fuel filter, full truck inspection).
Work with fuel systems.
Utilize laptops with diagnostic software.
Locate and repair leaks in AC systems.
Perform overhead valve adjustments.