Experienced Diesel Technician

Curtis Lumber Co•Ballston Spa, NY

21h•$30 - $36

About The Position

Build Your Career with Curtis Lumber! Founded in 1890, Curtis Lumber is a family owned and operated building materials retailer, one of 100 largest and fastest growing in the nation. Our employees enjoy competitive pay and excellent benefits coupled with ideal business hours allowing for a healthy work life balance. We recognize our employees hard work and dedication are the driving force of our success, and we continually look for ways to reward them. $30-$36 per hour starting rate depending on experience! Annual performance-based raises. A Diesel Mechanic is responsible for inspecting, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining diesel-powered vehicles and machinery. Here are the key responsibilities and requirements for this role: This role is crucial for keeping company vehicles and machinery running smoothly and efficiently.

Requirements

Experience: Four plus years of proven experience as a diesel mechanic or diesel service technician. Repair and service of heavy trucks, light trucks, automotive, small engine, and forklift.
Skills: Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills, familiarity with computerized diagnostic tools, and mechanical knowledge.
Mechanic Aptitude: Strong mechanical aptitude in mechanical and electric diagnostics; diesel, gas, LP, and electric engines; carburetors, starters, fuel systems; hydraulic/air brake systems.
Education: A high school diploma or equivalent; postsecondary training in diesel technology is preferred.
Physical Ability: Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting heavy items and working in various conditions.
Full time 40+ hours per week - Start time 6:30am

Responsibilities

Diagnostic Testing: Run diagnostic tests on diesel engines and interpret the results to offer suitable solutions.
Preventative Maintenance and Repair: Repair or replace vehicle transmissions, brakes, engines, and other associated parts. Perform routine maintenance tasks such as oil changes, wheel balancing, alignment, and brake checks.
Communication: Communicate with branch leadership on vehicle diagnostics and expected completion time for vehicles and equipment.
Field Visits: Conduct field visits in situations of an emergency or sudden breakdown.
Test Driving: Test drive repaired vehicles to gauge their performance.
Record Keeping: Maintain records of parts inventory and serviced vehicles.
Safety Compliance: Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.