Diesel Technician

Werner Enterprises•Conley, GA

12d

About The Position

The Diesel Technician diagnoses and repairs all systems on diesel tractors, including engines, transmissions, axles, suspension, heating and air conditioning, electrical systems, air brakes, and fifth-wheel systems. The role uses work orders and inspections to identify repair needs, documents completed work, and may include advising drivers on technical questions. The technician also operates tractors around the shop and lot, maintains a clean work area, obtains repair parts and materials, and trains less experienced mechanics through hands-on instruction.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical problems on diesel tractors as indicated on work orders or discovered during inspections.
Repair tractor systems and components, including engines and electronic controls, clutches, differentials, transmissions, exhaust systems, brakes, suspension, electrical components, heating and air conditioning, and fifth-wheel systems.
Perform wire-feed welding and oxyacetylene operations, preventative maintenance, and other listed repair work.
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 advise them concerning their tractors.
Clean floors and maintain, store, and clean shop and personal tools and equipment; remove trash.
Obtain parts and materials from the parts room to make tractor repairs.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisory personnel.
Train less experienced mechanics through hands-on instruction and answer technical questions.