Diesel Mechanic

CGB Enterprises, Inc.•Belle Chasse, LA

15d

About The Position

The Diesel Mechanic is primarily responsible for maintaining, inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing vehicles and heavy equipment at various locations. The work may involve coordinating with outside parties such as repair shops, parts suppliers, and tool rental suppliers. Specific responsibilities may vary with daily operational needs, facility type, and the employee’s experience level. The role requires following company safety and environmental practices, applicable OSHA and DOT requirements, and using appropriate personal protective equipment. The employee maintains service records, work areas, tools, and parts inventory, and may work extended hours, weekends, holidays, or alternate shifts as needed. Work takes place indoors and outdoors in a range of weather and environmental conditions; travel of 5%–20% may be required at some facilities. Cooper Consolidated describes itself as an asset-based provider of midstream stevedoring, barge, marine, and logistics services, with operations along the lower Mississippi River. The company offers benefits including a 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions, medical and other insurance benefits, paid leave, wellness programs, recognition programs, and community involvement opportunities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Three 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.
Must possess basic mechanic tools needed to maintain and repair vehicles and heavy equipment.
Advanced knowledge and understanding of the operation, diagnostics, maintenance, and repair of various vehicles.
Knowledge and understanding of facility dust emissions policy.
Basic mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Basic computer skills, including the ability to use laptop computers and portable diagnostic tools.
Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with people at all organizational levels and outside the organization.
Good troubleshooting skills and the ability to complete documentation requirements.
Ability to follow directions, logically interpret oral and written instructions, and troubleshoot problems.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to use tools appropriate for assigned tasks and maintain focus on internal and external customer service.
Employees located in Louisiana must have reliable transportation to and from work sites; locations depend on business needs and typically include Ascension, Jefferson, Plaquemines, Orleans, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist, and West Baton Rouge parishes.
Ability to balance continuously; climb, crouch, stoop, bend, and squat frequently; and kneel occasionally.
Ability to lift, push, or pull 50 pounds, occasionally to continuously depending on location needs.
Ability to stand or sit continuously and maintain arm/hand steadiness and multi-limb coordination.
Ability to use manual dexterity to grasp, manipulate, and assemble small objects.
Ability to use near, far, and peripheral vision and depth perception for assigned tasks.
Ability to distinguish differences or similarities in odor intensity or quality and recognize particular odors.
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 meet applicable PPE requirements and use PPE.
Ability to work outside in extreme weather conditions and indoors or outdoors in heat, cold, wet, humid, dry, or arid conditions.
Ability to work extended hours, weekends, holidays, and/or alternate shifts as needed.

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.
Examine equipment to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair it according to inspection procedure 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 repair quality.
Maintain and manage parts inventory, potentially in coordination with a manager.
Maintain detailed records of serviced equipment.
Keep work areas and tools clean and in proper working order.
Perform other duties as assigned.