Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic

Heavy Diesel Truck Mechanic

The diesel service technician/mechanic position is responsible for performing highly diversified duties: inspect, install, troubleshoot, repair and or overhaul diesel engine trucks. The diesel service technician/mechanic will maintain fleet and facility equipment according to safety standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic testis; identifying worn and damaged parts.
• Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules.
• Correct vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, subassemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
• Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
• Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; performing preventive maintenance.
• 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.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of Semi-trucks, Refer Trailers and Chassis and performs scheduled maintenance repairs.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Must provide own hand tools to complete all assigned tasks.
• Utilize laptop computers to diagnose problems and adjust engine functions.
• Perform any other tasks and duties as assigned to support and improve the overall team operations

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma, GED or High School Equivalent Certificate
• Experience: 3 years
• Class C License
• Knowledge of computerized diagnostic equipment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Dexterity
• Mechanical Skills
• Troubleshooting Skills
• Computer Skills

Working Conditions

• Works in areas requiring exposure to varying temperatures, heat or cold, and/or wet, damp or drafty conditions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 75-100 pounds.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $22.00 to $27.00 /hour

Experience:

• Diesel Mechanic: 3 years (Required)

Work authorization:

• United States (Required)

Working Days:

Monday to Friday

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

This Job Is:

• A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
• A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Holidays required
• Day shift
• Overtime
• 8 hour shift

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $38.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Ability to Relocate:

• Oxnard, CA 93033: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $27