DIESEL TRUCK&HVY EQUIP MECHANI

State of careers Rhode Island•Athens, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves performing a wide variety of duties related to the inspection, maintenance, and repair of diesel trucks and motorized equipment. The role requires the ability to work independently and as part of a team, with assignments issued by a superior and work methods subject to approval. All work is reviewed upon completion for satisfactory results and may be inspected for technical conformity.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of the tools, equipment, and methods employed in diesel truck and motorized equipment repair and adjustments.
Ability to locate and correct mechanical defects in diesel trucks and motorized equipment.
Skill in the use of tools and equipment employed in the repair of diesel trucks and motorized equipment.
Ability to perform a wide variety of tasks in the repair or rebuilding of motorized equipment without detailed instructions or close supervision.
Capacity to perform work while exposed to extreme weather conditions.
Ability to perform heavy lifting as assignments require.
Knowledgeable exercise of safety precautions and common prudence as applied to work performance in roadway settings, materials and fuels handling and storage, and equipment operation.
Graduation from a senior high school or a recognized GED equivalency.
Completion of a vocational or trade school course in the field of diesel truck repair and maintenance.
Employment as a general diesel mechanic for a construction company, trucking fleet operation, or provider of diesel truck equipment repair services, or any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above.
Must possess and maintain at least a valid Rhode Island Commercial Driver’s License, Class B with airbrakes endorsement.
Must be physically qualified by a physician’s certificate at the time of appointment.

Responsibilities

Inspect, maintain, and repair automobiles, trucks, tractors, snowplows, hydraulic equipment, road maintenance machinery, and related mechanical equipment.
Inspect, adjust, repair, rebuild, and replace components such as transmissions, diesel engines, main bearing assemblies, steering assemblies, front and rear axles, differentials, air and hydraulic braking systems, magnetos, carburetors, starters, generators, and distributors.
Perform tasks including refacing, reseating, and grinding valves; honing cylinders; replacing bushings, bearings, and gaskets; timing motors; aligning front wheels; relining brakes; and inspecting and repairing alternator systems.
Conduct automotive body, radiator, electrical, and battery work that does not require a specialist.
Adjust and repair sanding equipment.
Perform simple welding tasks; adjust and repair truck bodies and lifts.
Repair tools and garage equipment.
Perform urgent and emergency repairs on the road.
Operate a snowplow, truck, or other equipment in urgent or emergency situations.
Study the construction, operation, and maintenance requirements of newly acquired trucks, equipment, and passenger car models.
Test and troubleshoot hydraulic systems using meters and gate valves.
Adjust and repair hydraulic valves, fabricate hydraulic hoses, and test hydraulic pumps and motors.
Generate appropriate documentation for work orders from initiation to completion, both in-house and for the general marketplace.
Review invoice documents for work performed by private sector sources for appropriateness, work scope, and accuracy.