Diesel Mechanic

MEI Rigging & Crating•Chantilly, VA

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Diesel Truck/Tractor, Trailer and forklift mechanic providing maintenance for MEI fleet of forklifts (6k lb. to Versa Lift 60/80k) Peterbilt and KW tractors and Landoll/KS RGN flatbed trailers. This role involves mid-level mechanic work on diesel vehicles, including routine PM service, brake service, and hydraulic systems. The mechanic will determine vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests, identifying worn and damaged parts. They will also keep equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules, installing component and part upgrades, controlling corrosion, and completing winterization procedures. Verifying vehicle performance through test drives and adjusting controls and systems are key aspects of the role. The position requires maintaining vehicle records by annotating services and repairs, and keeping shop equipment operating by following instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs when needed. Cost containment through warranty usage and evaluating service/parts options is also expected. The role involves managing supplies by inventorying stock, placing orders, and verifying receipt. Enhancing the maintenance department's reputation by taking ownership of new requests and exploring opportunities to add value is encouraged. Daily housekeeping duties in the assigned area are also required.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Minimum two (2) years proven fleet mechanic experience (Heavy Equipment and Vehicles)
Minimum of 1year of intermediate skills working in Microsoft office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Work with a Top-of-Mind Awareness for the safety of yourself and everyone at the job site.
Must be able to work in a high functioning team environment.
Display the highest levels of honesty, integrity, and professionalism.
Take pride in your work and in the company.
Communicate openly and strive for peak performance in daily tasks.
Know and deliver the quality service MEI’s customers have come to expect.

Nice To Haves

Construction industry experience
Ability to use precision measuring tools and equipment, hand, power, and pneumatic tools.
Rigging experience
CDL A license

Responsibilities

Mid-level mechanic work on diesel vehicles, routine PM service, brake service and hydraulic systems.
Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests, identifying worn and damaged parts.
Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion; completing winterization procedures.
Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives, adjusting controls and systems.
Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for extensive and complex repairs.
Contains costs by using warranty, evaluating service and parts options.
Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
Enhances maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Complete housekeeping duties in assigned area or project area daily and/or when.