Diesel Mechanic - Stripe-A-Zone

The Diesel Mechanic will concentrate on the repair, maintenance, and servicing of diesel engines. This will include inspection, diagnosis, and repair of diesel-powered vehicles and machines, like trucks, forklifts and trailers. The Diesel Mechanic will possess in-depth knowledge of diesel engine systems, components, and their unique characteristics, thus allowing them to diagnose and repair issues specific to diesel engines.

Responsibilities and Duties:

·         Consulting the customer and reading work orders to evaluate the tasks required.

·         Preparing work plans after fully scoping out the issues.

·         Running diagnostic tests on diesel engines and interpreting the results to offer suitable solutions.

·         Inspecting vehicle systems, including suspensions, steering and exhausts.

·         Repairing or replacing vehicle transmissions, brakes, engines, and other associated parts.

·         Conducting field visits in case of an emergency or sudden breakdown.

·         Test driving repaired vehicles to gauge their performance.

·         Completing oil changes, wheel balancing, alignment, and brake checks.

·         Maintaining records of parts inventory and serviced vehicles.

·         Maintaining records of parts inventory and serviced vehicles aging and stocking all incoming material.

·         May assist warehouse staff with pulling and preparing orders for shipment, as well as receiving, verifying, staging, and stocking all incoming material.

·         Other duties assigned.

·         Always make safety a priority.

Qualifications and Skills:

·         Communication skills to speak with customers by telephone, email, or in-person.

·         Strong knowledge of health and safety standards.

·         Conflict resolution skills.

·         Ability to repeat the same or similar tasks multiple times per day.

·         Excellent time management skills.

·         Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

·         Knowledge of basic math and computer skills.

Requirements:

·         High school diploma or GED equivalent.

  2+ years of proven experience in commercial vehicle operation.

·         Diesel mechanic certification preferred. ·        

    CDL preferred.

·         Clean driving record.

·         Must pass a background check and drug test.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

·         Possess great physical stamina and focus during long driving shifts.

·         Comfortable with long-haul transport.

·         Able to operate an electric lift, hand trucks, pallet jacks, etc.

·         Skilled at driving and parking large, heavy vehicles.

·         Alert, focused, and detail oriented.

·         Ability to lift and move up to 75 lbs. at a time.

Expected Work Hours:

·         Monday – Saturday with early and extended hours required according to workload.