Diesel Technician/Mechanic

Department: Operations FLSA: Non-Exempt
 Location: All MEG Branches Hours: 8 hour day, 30 min. break

Summary: Primarily responsible to perform maintenance work on a Fleet of Extensive Diesel Engine Heavy Duty Trucks and Trailers. May operate earth-moving equipment or trucks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: 

• On Call availability for emergency breakdowns 
• Diagnoses malfunctions and performs vehicle repairs (e.g. adjust/test steering, electrical, cooling, lubricating, braking systems, drive trains, suspensions, power steering units, clutches, transmissions and oil, temperature, gas regulating components, adjust/test/rebuild engines etc.) and related assigned duties within qualification level, in accordance with all relevant Federal, State/Provincial and local guidelines and requirements. 
• Test-drives vehicles to ensure repair resolved the problem.
• Arranges for and obtains appropriate inspections and approval of all major repairs before vehicle is released from maintenance facility.
• Maintains a safe, clean, productive and efficient work area including ensuring work area is in compliance with all relevant Federal, State/Provincial and local guidelines and requirements.
• Identifies and reports any additional maintenance and/or repairs found necessary in conducting assigned repairs and maintenance including repairs and maintenance required to be performed by Technicians with a higher qualification level.
• Records time spent, parts used and repairs and/or maintenance conducted on appropriate form.
• Advises Maintenance Supervisor and or manager of unsafe maintenance conditions or practices and/or vehicle abuse.
• Performs road calls and on the road repairs as assigned.
• Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs

Qualification/Requirements: 

• Technical knowledge of major vehicle systems and diesel equipment is required
• Diagnostic, Electrical, and AC skills are a must
• Have previous fleet experience and are familiar with diesel and gasoline systems
• Possess the recommended minimum Hand tools for a Master Technician
• Ability to use good judgment and Decision Making skills

• Must pass DOT pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check

Education/Training/Experience:

• 2-3 Years diesel mechanic experience
• Valid applicable state license (CDL preferred) 

 Physical Demands:

• The employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls, to stand, sit, twist, bend an conduct repetitive movement. 
• The employee must lift and carry equipment weighing 50-75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment 

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• The work is primarily performed in the shop, yard, and office or vehicle environment, often non-controlled environmental conditions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. 

• To reduce exposure to harmful materials, workers often wear coveralls, gloves, shoe covers, safety glasses, or goggles and a hard hat. 

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change