Diesel Mechanic

Job Purpose:
Maintains diesel equipment operation by completing inspections and preventive maintenance requirements; correcting vehicle deficiencies; making adjustments and alignments; keeping records.

Duties:
* Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts.

* Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion; completing winterization procedures.

* Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations; making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.

* Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.

* Complies with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.

* Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting.

* Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.

* Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.

? Enhances maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
? * Keeps transport trailers available for use by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests using scanners, electronic test equipment, and on-board diagnostic computers, completing preventive maintenance, such as, tire rotation and changes, wheel balancing, component replacement.
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? * Maintains transport trailer condition by reviewing shop orders; listening to operator complaints; repairing failures; removing, replacing, assembling, and installing parts and components involving sheet metal, frames, suspension, electrical, hydraulic, and braking systems, heating and refrigeration units axles, hubs, tires, wheels, and coupling units.
? * Complies with federal and state requirements by testing according to standards; making corrections and adjustments.
? * Maintains transport trailer appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting.

? * Maintains transport trailer records by recording service and repairs.

? * Keeps shop equipment operating by calibrating electrical test equipment; following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.

Skills/Qualifications:
Tooling, Supply Management, Mechanical Inspection Tools, Technical Understanding, Attention to Detail, Dependability, Thoroughness, Verbal Communication, Documentation Skills, Inventory Control, Job Knowledge