TRUCK SHOP DIESEL MECHANIC - DAYS

Responsibilities- 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.- Contains costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options.- Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulation publications.- Enhances maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Skills/Qualifications:Must have own toolsCDL required or willingness to obtain within 6 months of hireGood mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilitiesHigh school diploma or GED preferred EOE/Vet/Disabled