Diesel Mechanic Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Positive attitude, motivation, and mechanical aptitude.
• At least 1–2 years of work experience as a medium- and/or heavy-diesel technician.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must possess a full set of personal hand tools.
• Must have, or be able to develop through training, detailed knowledge of commercial truck and engine repair.
• Successful completion of appropriate diesel or automotive certificate programs in repairs and service, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Ability to use a personal computer and basic applications.
• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with International, Isuzu, Ford, Cummins, Detroit Diesel, CAT, Allison, Freightliner, Volvo, Mack, Kenworth, Peterbilt, or other brands is encouraged.
• Vocational or technical certification in vehicle repair is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer worksites to maintain and repair customer vehicles.
• Provide technical service for vehicles and equipment, including troubleshooting, electrical work, and diagnostics.
• Read repair orders and perform general and detailed repairs on trucks, engines, and components.
• Install and replace components, including injectors, pistons, liners, camshafts, cylinder heads, rod and main bearings, oil pans, clutches, fan hubs, differentials, fifth wheels, brakes, batteries, and transmissions.
• Examine protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks, and adjust them as needed.
• Lubricate moving parts and drive repaired vehicles to verify conformance to specifications and confirm repairs.
• Advise Service staff when additional repair work is necessary.
• Tag all returned warranty parts.
• Maintain a neat, orderly, and safe work environment and handle company tools properly.
• Follow safe work practices and procedures, use safety equipment when required, respond to suggestions for working safely, and seek assistance when necessary.
• Complete other projects or initiatives as assigned.