Diesel Technician

Constellis • Castaic, CA

2d • $28 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

The Diesel Technician repairs, overhauls and maintains automotive equipment, heavy equipment and vehicles.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Vocational/Technical training in automotive and diesel repair with 3-5 years of automotive and heavy equipment repair experience, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities
• Must have a valid CA Driver’s License
• CDL Class A or B preferred or must be willing to obtain within 180 days of hire
• ASE T4 certification preferred or must be willing to obtain within 180 days of hire
• Effective oral and written communication skills with all levels of the organization
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage time and multiple priorities to completion
• Problem solving skills with an analytical thought process
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
• May be required to lift and carry awkward items weighing up to 75 lbs.
• Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting, squatting, stretching and bending throughout the workday.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled repair and maintenance on a variety of gasoline-powered and diesel equipment and vehicles, such as fire apparatus and vehicles, loaders, cranes, crawlers, dub grinders, bucket trucks, pavers, rollers, sweepers and others
• Replace bearings, axles seats, brake master cylinders, resurface brake drums/rotors, etc.
• Disassemble components, inspect part for wear
• Repair, overhaul, replace and rebuild water and fuel pumps, air conditioning components, compressors, radiators, etc.
• Rewire electrical systems
• Replace, realign and adjust brakes and suspension components
• Diagnose and repair malfunctions to all systems
• Overhaul gasoline and diesel engines
• Tune and perform repairs to diesel engines
• Repair and maintain hydraulic systems; route and replace lies, and check system for leaks
• Perform routine vehicle equipment preventative maintenance inspections; checking and replacing fluids, check lights and other electrical system components, and replace exhaust system components
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance
• Paid Time-Off Program & Company Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Insurance: Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• On-the-job Training, Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees