Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Title: Diesel MechanicDescriptionMechanics perform repairs and preventive maintenance on Trucks and Trailers. The preventive maintenance may involve assembly, disassembly, and/or repair of lubrication systems, cooling systems, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, brakes, suspension systems and exhaust systemsDuties & Responsibilities-
- Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition
- Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries and lubricating equipment and machinery
- Adjust and reline brakes, align wheels, tighten bolts and screws and reassemble equipment
- Raise trucks or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists
- Test drive trucks to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly
- Inspect, test and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, charts and pressure gauges
- Examine and adjust protective guards, loose bolts and specified safety devices
- Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications
- Specialize in repairing and maintaining parts of the engine
- May drive forklift or other powered industrial truck
- May lift a tire and a rim onto mounting mechanism to mount tire onto rim
Minimum Requirements:
- Education: High School Diploma, GED and equivalent work experience
- Two years of vehicle/hydraulic maintenance or welding experience demonstrating progressive levels of skill attained Equipment/Tools Used: Hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, precision instruments. Power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, lathes, welding equipment and jacks, torch and hoists
- State of Michigan or ASE certifications in Diesel/Heavy Duty
- Experience in heavy diesel repair
- CDL Class A license
- Ability to become State Certified in multiple areas of repairs
- Certified to operate forklift