Diesel Technician

Kalmbach Feeds•Shippensburg, PA

71d•Onsite

About The Position

The Diesel Mechanic’s primary responsibilities are to maintain, repair, and overhaul all types of vehicles and equipment, including semi-tractors, trailers, automobiles, etc., for in-facility and outside delivery purposes. This position is vital to the success of our business, as it is the mechanic’s role to inspect and test equipment at prescribed intervals of time and usage, or upon malfunction or breakdown. The mechanic will disassemble and replace worn or broken parts, while fitting and adjusting new or repaired parts. The mechanic will enjoy a flexible schedule with no weekends. Maintain equipment to standards set by Federal Motor Carrier & DOT for motor vehicle inspections and safety standards. DOT Annual Inspection certified preferred Air brake certified preferred Test drives repaired equipment. Uses hoist, wrenches, gauges, drills or grinders, or other specialized auto mechanic tools and equipment. Performs limited bodywork and repainting on vehicles after a breakdown or accident. Fuels, oils, and greases motor vehicles; changes filters. Record all work and parts used in web based records system. Completes all necessary paperwork. Notifies supervisor of potentially dangerous equipment and corrective action taken. May drive facility tow truck to retrieve broken-down vehicles away from facility. Basic knowledge of hydraulics preferred. Work well with drivers and other mechanics in a Team-oriented environment. Welding/fabrication experience preferred.

Requirements

Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent
Certified Diesel Mechanic or 3 to 5 years hands on experience
Has minimum hand tools for heavy truck repair, major tools will be supplied.
Frequently works in a crouched position or on back lying on mechanic’s dolly beneath motor vehicle equipment; subjected to dust, dirt, and grease conditions
Work well on a team dedicated to proper fleet maintenance
Valid state driver's license
Can work as part of a team as well as alone.

Nice To Haves

DOT Annual Inspection certified
Air brake certified
Basic knowledge of hydraulics
Welding/fabrication experience
Class A CDL

Responsibilities

Maintain, repair, and overhaul all types of vehicles and equipment, including semi-tractors, trailers, automobiles, etc.
Inspect and test equipment at prescribed intervals of time and usage, or upon malfunction or breakdown.
Disassemble and replace worn or broken parts, while fitting and adjusting new or repaired parts.
Maintain equipment to standards set by Federal Motor Carrier & DOT for motor vehicle inspections and safety standards.
Test drives repaired equipment.
Performs limited bodywork and repainting on vehicles after a breakdown or accident.
Fuels, oils, and greases motor vehicles; changes filters.
Record all work and parts used in web based records system.
Completes all necessary paperwork.
Notifies supervisor of potentially dangerous equipment and corrective action taken.
May drive facility tow truck to retrieve broken-down vehicles away from facility.