Diesel Mechanic - Wisconsin East (Kenosha/Oak Creek) - Ozinga Bros, Inc.

 

The Diesel Mechanic needs to be highly organized and communicate effectively. The primary duties include performing diagnostic testing to find faults, analyze results, repair/replace engine, steering, transmission, braking, lighting systems and other related components.

 

 

Mechanic Duties:

•Analyze/troubleshoot and repair vehicles & commercial motor vehicles

•Perform preventative maintenance on vehicles & commercial motor vehicles

•Maintain parts & inventory

•Maintain detailed records of serviced vehicles

•Test drive vehicles to gauge performance

•Adhere to an inspection procedure checklist (Annual DOT Inspection) on Commercial Motor Vehicles

•Ensure cleanliness of the shop

 

 

Education/Specialized Knowledge/Professional Certifications:

•Certified Diesel Tech preferred

•A/C Certified preferred

•DOT Air Brakes Certified preferred

•Knowledge of diagnostic testing on vehicles and engines

•Electrical (wiring) knowledge preferred

•Aptitude for mathematics and science

•Advanced knowledge of diesel engine components

 

Experience:

•3+ years of experience as a mechanic with emphasis in diesel engines and/or commercial motor vehicles is preferred

 

Skills/Abilities:

•Proficiency with maintenance and repair tools

•Highly organized and able to multitask

•Attention to detail

•Good computer skills

•Ability to adapt and learn new technology

 

•Operation within a fast-paced environment

•Exposed to moving mechanical parts, vehicles, heavy construction equipment, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions

•Noise level is usually moderate, but can be high and requires personal hearing protection on occasion at job sites, plants and laboratories

•Must be able to work through stressful situations while maintaining professionalism and composure

•Local travel required

 

•Regularly required to talk or hear; frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms

•Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

•Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

•Work through stressful situations while maintaining professionalism and composure 

•Must be able to operate buttons, levers, and other controls located on various equipment

•Must be able to maneuver in and around our plants, yards and jobsites as necessary

•Lift/Carry up to 50 pounds frequently

•Lift up to 100 pounds occasionally

 

 

Ozinga is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applications for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.