What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diesel Technician position at Hogan Transportation?
Hogan Transportation is a 100-year-old full-service, multi-faceted transportation company operating throughout North America with a tradition of unparalleled, personalized service to clients, utilizing first-class equipment and advanced technology
Job Summary
Provides required maintenance, including diagnosis and repair for Hogan tractor and truck equipment. Includes the removal, replacement and repair of any an all components of the tractor or truck.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides preventive maintenance and DOT Inspection using the correct procedures and guidelines.
- Diagnoses and repairs tractors and trucks using well-established policies and procedures, as well as hand and power tools; this includes, but is not limited to, various types of braking systems (hydraulic, air, disc), electrical systems, clutches, air conditioning and heating systems and instruments and gauges, steering mechanisms, wheels, tires, batteries.
- Identifies parts and/or systems for repair; repairs or replaces, as appropriate.
- Removes broken parts and replaces with new or reconditioned parts.
- Road tests vehicles to diagnosis issues and ensure a safe operating vehicle.
- Uses hydraulic jacks to raise equipment.
- Other duties as required.
Requirements
- High school education or GED
- In-depth knowledge of all hand, air and power tools required for this industry
- Basic understanding and knowledge of welding and Oxy/Acetylene cutting procedures
- Overall complete knowledge with comprehensive truck/trailer repair.
- Extensive diagnostic and repair knowledge.
- Clean MVR
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work well in a team environment
Physical demands
N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hours/day)
F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hours/day)
C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hours/day)
Physical Demands Lift/Carry
Stand C 10 lbs or less C
Walk C 11-20 lbs C
Sit O 21-50 lbs F
Manually manipulate C 51-100 lbs O
Reach outward C Over 100 lbs N
Reach above shoulder F
Climb F
Push/Pull
Crawl O 10 lbs or less F
Squat or Kneel F 11-20 lbs O
Bend F 21-50 lbs O
Grasp C 51-100 lbs O
Speak C Over 100 lbs O
Other Physical Requirements
Vision: Near, Color, and Peripheral
Sense of Sound: Standard
Sense of Touch
Sense of Balance
Work Environment
Shop
Benefits:
401K Plan, Health Insurance