Diesel Technician

Werner Enterprises•Lithia Springs, GA

10d

About The Position

The Diesel Technician diagnoses and repairs all systems on diesel tractors, including the engine, transmission, axles, suspension, heating and air conditioning, electrical systems, air brakes, and fifth-wheel systems. The role also includes documenting repairs, operating tractors, assisting drivers with technical questions, maintaining a clean work area, obtaining parts, and training less experienced mechanics. An advanced set of hand tools, a rollaway toolbox, a ½-inch-drive impact and sockets, and a digital volt/ohm/amp meter are required.

Requirements

Advanced set of hand tools.
Rollaway toolbox.
½-inch-drive impact and sockets.
Digital volt/ohm/amp meter.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical problems on diesel tractors, as identified on work orders or discovered during inspections.
Repair tractor systems and components, including engine controls and overhauls, clutches, differentials, transmissions, exhaust systems, brakes, suspension, electrical components, heating and air conditioning, and fifth-wheel systems.
Perform wire-feed welding and operate oxyacetylene equipment.
Perform preventative maintenance.
Document completed repairs on work orders.
Locate and drive tractors into the shop, and park equipment on the lot after repairs are completed.
Address drivers’ technical questions and provide advice concerning their tractors.
Clean floors and store and clean shop and personal tools and equipment; remove trash.
Obtain parts and materials from the parts room for tractor repairs.
Train less experienced mechanics using hands-on instruction and answer technical questions.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisory personnel.