Diesel Technician

Eastern Truck and Trailer•Columbus, OH

38d

About The Position

Responsible for maintaining diesel equipment operation by completing inspections and preventive maintenance requirements; correcting vehicle deficiencies; making adjustments and alignments; keeping records by completing the following: Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Oral Communication Skills
Written Communication Skills
Reading Skills
Technical Communication
Math Aptitude
Organization
Project Management
Time Management
Physical Dexterity
Lifting up to 100 pounds
High School Diploma or Equivalent. Prior related work experience helpful.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
MUST HAVE A CURRENT AND VALID DRIVER'S LICENSCE.

Responsibilities

Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts by completing an accurate and thorough courtesy check and filling out appropriate paperwork for EVERY unit.
Uses company provided tablet to take before and after pictures. Any damage or further repairs that are required need to be documented by photos and uploaded to the R.O. in Karmak.
Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion; completing winterization procedures.
Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations; adjusting and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives, adjusting controls and systems.
Complies with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
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 repairs.
Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulation publications.
Must follow Karmak guidelines. Story writing, ensuring that the task being performed is the task clocked in on.
Actively communicates with Service Advisor, Shop Foreman, Parts Advisor on status of unit, any additional repairs found, any issues that will require additional time to repair.
Any other duties assigned by Shop Foreman/Shop Manager/Service Advisor.