Truck Diesel Technician/Mechanic (Experienced)
Job Overview
In this role, you will maintain the commercial vehicle fleet by inspecting vehicles and repairing and replacing parts. Duties include performing work specified on maintenance and repair orders, diagnosing and repairing, including engine, transmission, electrical, steering, suspension, braking, and air conditioning.
This includes experience in performing preventative maintenance, repair, and upgrades to optimize efficiency, increase productivity, and assure safety.
You are required to have no less than 5 years of experience as a Truck Diesel Technician/Mechanic!!
Duties and responsibilities
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- Follow and adhere to all safety rules, training, and best practices at all times.
- Demonstrate complete technical understanding and ability to maintain and repair mechanical, electrical, and electrical controls, instrumentation, pneumatic, lubrication, and systems and components.
- Ensure all paperwork and digital information is filled out in a clear, legible, and accurate format and completed with all required information.
- Attend and practice all required training.
- Perform preventive maintenance techniques on equipment to enhance uptime conditions.
- Complete preventative maintenance and other reliability tasks, assist in diagnostics, repairs, and rebuilds of machines; partner with others on non-routine repairs and defect handling solutions.
- Utilize root cause analysis thought process to ensure the sustainability of corrective actions and/or improvements to drive asset reliability.
Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot:
- Fuel Systems
- Electrical Systems
- Hydraulic Systems
You will be responsible for repairs and general maintenance to all equipment, shop equipment, and trucks in accordance with the company’s quality and efficiency standards.
Required Competencies
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- Experience in the transportation industry.
- Computer skills are a plus, but training is provided.
Other:
- Must possess a valid California Driver’s License.
Education / Experience:
- Must have current California Driver License C
- High school diploma or GED (preferred)
- Certification from a vocational school or trade school
Experience:
- Certification from a vocational school or trade school
- 1-year experience on trucks, buses, or heavy equipment.
- Ability to communicate in English.
- Working knowledge of diesel engines.
- Familiarity with safety management.
- Possess your own set of tools.
- Must have a valid driver’s license – commercial license a plus.
- Ability to work weekends and holidays.
- Basic computer skills.