Diesel Technician

RSKS ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES INC•Muscle Shoals, AL

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About The Position

The Diesel Technician performs maintenance and repairs on commercial motor vehicles to ensure trucks and equipment are safe, efficient, and ready for production. Duties include monitoring equipment, performing basic cleaning, preparing equipment for upcoming work, completing preventive maintenance, and repairing vehicle systems and components. The technician also documents vehicle condition and maintenance, helps control costs by evaluating warranty, service, and parts options, and keeps shop equipment operating properly. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is available, paid over six months and subject to meeting performance goals and measurements.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in the diesel maintenance field.
Proficient computer skills and ability to use diagnostic and programming software, including Insight, Diagnostic Link, Bendix, and Wabco.
Ability to perform preventive maintenance and DOT inspections.
Ability to weld metal and aluminum.
Ability to operate a forklift.
Ability to rebuild dolly legs and doors.
Ability to replace crossmembers and repair bogies.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree from a technical school preferred.
Experience with maintenance software for Paccar, Davie, Cummins, Wabco, Bendix, and Freightliner.
Knowledge of Conestoga repairs.

Responsibilities

Inspect vehicles and conduct diagnostic tests to determine condition and identify worn or damaged parts.
Complete preventive maintenance schedules to keep equipment available for use.
Repair, adjust, overhaul, assemble, disassemble, and replace vehicle parts and systems, including A/C, cab and body, gauges, axles, brakes, steering, suspension, tires, wheels, drivetrain, clutch, transmission, electrical and charging systems, cranking and ignition systems, lighting, air intake, cooling, exhaust, fuel, engine, vehicle coupling components, and APUs.
Test-drive vehicles and adjust controls and systems to verify performance.
Document missing parts, damage, and cleanliness issues to maintain vehicle appearance.
Maintain vehicle records by performing annual services and repairs.
Follow shop equipment operating instructions and handle equipment with respect.
Control costs by using warranties and evaluating service and parts options.
Maintain job knowledge through educational opportunities and by reading technical and regulatory publications.
Take ownership of maintenance-related requests and identify opportunities to add value to the department and organization.
Perform preventive maintenance and DOT inspections.
Conduct Conestoga repairs, weld metal and aluminum, operate a forklift, rebuild dolly legs and doors, and replace crossmembers and repair bogies.