Diesel Technician
About The Position
The Diesel Technician inspects, diagnoses, and repairs tractors, trailers, and refrigeration equipment, including their brake systems, engines, electrical components, steering systems, transmissions, drive trains, and tires. The role also performs preventive maintenance services such as oil changes, fluid checks, battery inspections, light testing, and equipment lubrication. The technician is expected to maintain positive working relationships, follow instructions, maintain regular and predictable attendance, and perform other duties as assigned. The position requires strong vehicle repair and mechanical skills, the ability to diagnose problems visually and analytically, and the ability to read service manuals and work orders and complete repairs in a timely manner. Work is performed in a noisy area with many odors present and involves lifting, inspecting vehicles, and bending, stretching, kneeling, and squatting. The technician must have their own tools and wear steel- or composite-toe safety shoes.
Requirements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Extensive knowledge of all aspects of vehicle repair.
- Excellent mechanical repair skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to visually diagnose mechanical issues.
- Ability to read service and repair manuals.
- Ability to perform repairs in a timely fashion.
- Ability to read work orders.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Associate degree, one to two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- ASE certification and DOT inspection certification as required by the supervisor.
- EPA Certification for Federal Clean Air Act 609 as required by the supervisor and/or location.
- EPA Certification for Federal Clean Air Act 608 as required by the supervisor and/or location.
- Valid driver's license as required by the supervisor.
- Must have own tools.
- Steel- or composite-toe safety shoes are required.
Nice To Haves
- CDL Class A driver's license preferred.
Responsibilities
- Inspect, diagnose, and repair brake systems, engines, electrical components, steering systems, transmissions, drive trains, and tires on tractors, trailers, and refrigeration equipment.
- Perform preventive maintenance, including changing oil, checking fluids, inspecting batteries, testing lights, and lubricating equipment.
- Establish and maintain positive working relationships.
- Receive and carry out instructions.
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
