What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diesel Mechanic position at American Services, LLC?
Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Shop Manager and Diesel Mechanic, where you will lead our service operations and ensure the highest standards of vehicle and equipment maintenance. This role combines hands-on mechanical expertise with leadership responsibilities, overseeing daily shop activities, managing a team of technicians, and delivering exceptional customer service. Your technical skills and managerial acumen will drive efficiency, safety, and quality in our shop environment, supporting a wide range of heavy equipment, farm machinery, and commercial vehicles.
Responsibilities
- Supervise daily shop operations, ensuring timely and quality repairs of diesel engines, heavy equipment, and industrial machinery.
- Lead and mentor a team of mechanics and technicians, fostering a collaborative and safety-conscious work environment.
- Perform diagnostics and repairs on diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, air brakes, suspension systems, and electrical components.
- Utilize schematics and technical manuals to troubleshoot complex issues across various equipment including excavators, cranes, forklifts, tractors, and trailer trucks.
- Conduct fabrication tasks such as welding, soldering, assembly, and equipment modifications to meet customer specifications.
- Maintain detailed service records, ensure compliance with safety standards, and manage inventory of parts and tools.
- Provide excellent customer service by explaining repair processes and ensuring client satisfaction with workmanship.
Skills
- Extensive experience with heavy equipment operation including excavators, cranes, forklifts, tractors, and industrial machinery.
- Proficiency in automotive diagnostics, mechanical repairs, tire service, brake repair, wheel alignment, shocks & struts replacement.
- Strong knowledge of hydraulics, suspension systems, transmissions, air brake systems, and electrical troubleshooting.
- Skilled in using hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, soldering irons and other maintenance tools for repairs and fabrication.
- Ability to read schematics accurately for complex mechanical or electrical troubleshooting.
- Experience in service technician roles with a focus on vehicle maintenance for farm machinery or heavy-duty trucks.
- Excellent mechanical knowledge combined with strong customer service skills to communicate effectively with clients.
- Capable of heavy lifting safely while performing maintenance or repairs on large equipment or vehicles. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead a busy shop environment while applying your technical expertise across diverse machinery types. We value proactive problem-solving skills and a passion for maintaining high standards in vehicle care. If you’re ready to take on a role that challenges your mechanical skills while leading a motivated team—this is the perfect fit!
Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $40