Diesel Technician I, II, III

Gaston County Government•Gaston County Fleet Maintenance, NC

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Joining the team at Gaston County Government means being part of a community that is dedicated to improving the lives of its citizens. We are a dynamic organization that values innovation, collaboration, and commitment to service. As an employee of Gaston County, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in your community every day. Whether you are working in public safety, social services, or administration, your contributions will help improve the lives of our residents and build a better future for our county. Description Fleet Services maintains county vehicles and small equipment by performing both routine and preventative maintenance on a scheduled service interval. In addition, computerized records are maintained for parts, labor, and fuel usage for the accurate tracking of cost analysis required for operations and equipment replacement.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
NC Auto Emission Inspector certification or must obtain within 6 months.
Must have own hand tools
Possess a valid NC driver’s license.
Tech I: Two years of experience as Automotive Mechanic/Technician and 3 ASE Certifications or must obtain within 12 months.
Tech II: Five years of experience as Automotive Mechanic/Technician and 5 ASE Certifications or must obtain within 12 months.
Tech III: Five years of experience as Automotive Mechanic/Technician.
Requires ASE Master Certification (Auto or Truck) or must obtain within 12 months.

Responsibilities

Performs PM services on light and heavy-duty diesel vehicles; identifies safety risks and needed repairs.
Performs standard mechanical repairs on brakes, suspension, coolant systems, belts, hoses, alternators, starters, exhaust components, etc.
Uses scan tools and diagnostic processes to identify issues; escalates complex problems to senior technicians.
Records repairs, communicates parts needs, and verifies labor and repair notes for accuracy.
Leads diagnosis of engine, after-treatment, electrical, hydraulic, fuel, and pneumatic systems.
Completes high-skill repairs including turbochargers, injectors, high-pressure pumps, clutches, transmissions, and air brake systems.
Performs and verifies PM on equipment and ensures safety compliance.
Guides Diesel I and automotive technicians, answering technical questions and reviewing work quality.
Documents repairs, researches parts, and sequences work for efficiency.
Performs advanced on-site diagnostics and repairs during breakdowns or emergency operations.
Handles the most difficult and recurring technical problems; determines long-term corrective actions for fleet reliability.
Performs engine in-frames, transmission replacements, hydraulic system restoration, DPF/DEF component replacements, and driveline system rebuilds.
Confirms quality of high-risk repairs; provides final approval on safety-critical systems.
Conducts skill development for Diesel I & II, introduces new diagnostic processes, ensures SOP compliance.
Coordinates with vendors on specialty repairs, evaluates new diagnostic tools, improves PM and repair strategy.