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Diesel Mechanic (Danville, VA)

FIRST PIEDMONT CORPORATION
Danville, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/20/2026 CLOSED ON 10/26/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diesel Mechanic (Danville, VA) position at FIRST PIEDMONT CORPORATION?

 

Diesel Technician / Mechanic Job Duties:

    • 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: Tooling, Supply Management, Mechanical Inspection Tools, Technical Understanding, Attention to Detail, Dependability, Thoroughness, Verbal Communication, Documentation Skills, Inventory Control, Job Knowledge

Excellent Benefits

    • 401K with employer match
    • Sign on Bonus
    • Employer Paid Health Insurance for Employee Only Coverage
    • Dental and Vision Insurance
    • Employer provides $25k Life Insurance

EOE

Drug Free Work Place

Veteran Friendly

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: Monday to Friday (2nd  Shift Openings)

Supplemental pay types:

    • Bonus pay
    • Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

    • Danville, VA 24540: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

    • Diesel engine repair: 1 year (Preferred)
    • Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Danville, VA

Salary : $25,000

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