Diesel Technician

Southland Transportation • Knoxville, TN

3d • $28 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Knowledge of heavy-duty tires, oil, lube, filter, brakes, physical capability to perform such work. This position assists in ensuring quality control of all semi-truck and trailer equipment owned and leased, as well as other company owned vehicles. Inspect tires daily, repair and replace as needed. Do services as scheduled. Will be responsible for inventory and communicating well with others. This position is Monday-Friday, 7:00am-4:30pm. Exact hours are flexible.

Requirements

• Commitment to safety, professionalism, and customer service excellence.
• Must be able to learn or perform work in the following disciplines: Hydraulics, Diesel engines, Chassis and suspension, Welding/metal fabrication
• Able to perform physical labor.
• 1-5 years' experience.
• Experience or schooling in diesel mechanics.
• Interacting with manufacturer software systems to diagnose and repair equipment

Nice To Haves

• CDL a plus but not required

Responsibilities

• Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
• Report vehicle defects or damage to the vehicles.
• Couple or uncouple trailers by changing trailer jack positions, connecting or disconnecting air or electrical lines, or manipulating fifth-wheel locks.
• Check conditions of trailers after contents have been unloaded to ensure that there has been no damage.
• Crank trailer landing gear up or down to safely secure vehicles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed