Mechanic/Diesel Mechanic

Florida East Coast Railway • Jacksonville, FL

23h • Onsite

About The Position

We’re currently seeking a skilled and dependable Mechanic, preferably with diesel experience, to join our team in Jacksonville, Florida. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining diesel engines, heavy trucks, and related equipment. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who takes pride in their work and is looking for a long-term role with a stable and growing company. Diesel Mechanics are responsible for the maintenance and repair of the company’s Diesel Fleet trucks.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one year's related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A valid Driver’s License.
• Mechanical experience working with diesel engines.
• Must comply with established safety rules, policies and procedures, including wearing required safety equipment.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Nice To Haves

• Diesel experience preferred.
• Technical school a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspect equipment for damage or failures.
• Perform diagnostics and repair service for equipment component failures.
• Remove and replace damaged or defective components.
• Operate support equipment including forklifts, man lifts, and service trucks.
• Perform basic welds.
• Clean the shop area.
• Perform stocking functions.
• Be cross-trained to work on cranes and heavy equipment.
• Ensure all work performed is done in a safe and efficient manner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED