Diesel Mechanic

Hy-Vee, Inc.•Chariton, IA

12d

About The Position

The Diesel Technician works in Hy-Vee’s Truck Shop, diagnosing problems and repairing tractors and trailers or replacing parts as needed. The role includes maintenance and repairs to diesel engines, brakes, rear-ends, clutches, air conditioners, radiators, injectors, water pumps, wheel bearings, electrical systems, tires, and other equipment. The technician inspects equipment to meet federal guidelines, keeps accurate records of work and parts used, responds to roadside breakdowns, performs service work such as oil changes, and may make minor repairs to buildings and service equipment. The position reports to the Truck Shop Manager/Director of Transportation and has no direct reports. Work is performed in a repair shop setting, with occasional travel and overtime required. The environment may involve dirt, noise, temperature extremes, dampness, vibrations, moving-equipment hazards, dangerous chemicals or solvents, and electrical shock. The role requires very heavy physical work, including exerting up to 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly.

Requirements

High school education with additional trade school or equivalent experience.
Valid CDL license.
Over six months and up to one year of similar or related work experience.
Ability to solve a wide range of intellectual and practical problems, including understanding non-verbal symbolism and abstruse concepts.
Ability to perform arithmetic, algebraic, and geometric calculations.
Ability to perform very heavy work, exerting up to 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including climbing, balancing, stopping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motion.
Required visual abilities include near and distance clarity, depth perception, color vision, and field of vision, with or without correction.
Must have own hand tools.
Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Courses of technical certification in automotive maintenance are helpful.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair tractors and trailers or replace parts, including work on diesel engines, brakes, rear-ends, clutches, air conditioners, radiators, diesel engine injectors, water pumps, and wheel bearings.
Inspect equipment to meet federal guidelines.
Diagnose and repair electrical systems using computers and scanners.
Maintain accurate records of work performed and parts used.
Report to work as scheduled and on time.
Perform minor repairs to buildings and service equipment, including replacing starters and alternators.
Respond to roadside service calls to repair breakdowns.
Perform service work, including oil changes.
Perform tire work.
Perform other job-related duties and special projects as required.