Diesel Mechanic (KG)

Job Title: Diesel Mechanic 

Department: Fleet Maintenance & Operations 

Job Summary: 

The Heavy Equipment Mechanic under general supervision, diagnose, maintain, repair, and service a wide variety of fleet vehicles, equipment, and specialized vehicles. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• None 

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Diagnose, perform maintenance, and repair on light, medium, and heavy vehicles and equipment  

• Service vehicles with fuel, oil, and coolant; perform preventive maintenance by checking items such as battery condition, tire air pressure, coolant and oil levels, and hydraulic and brake fluid levels 

• Performs skilled repair and maintenance on a variety of gasoline-powered equipment and vehicles, such as replacing bearings, axle seals, brake master cylinders, resurfacing brake drums and rotors, etc. 

• Repairs, overhauls, replaces and rebuilds engine and various components of vehicles and equipment 

• Diagnose, maintain and repair hydraulic systems  

• Coordinates with administration and other trades to complete projects/work orders efficiently 

• Perform and assist in the maintenance and repair of light, medium, and heavy vehicles and equipment to ensure the availability of equipment 

• Conduct installation and removal of auxiliary equipment  

• Responds to emergencies to resolve immediate safety concerns 

• Maintains tools and equipment to ensure the availability of equipment in safe operating condition  

Required Skills/Abilities:  

• Ability to operate and give instructions for proper operation of light, medium, and heavy vehicles and equipment 

• Ability to diagnose the failure of vehicles and equipment from the trade knowledge and to use diagnostic equipment and decide how properly repair  

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance; this includes the ability to operate, calibrate, tune, and synchronize, and perform a complex rapid adjustment on equipment, machinery, and tools such as motor vehicles, motorized equipment, mechanic tools, drill press, welder, forklift, hydraulic press, battery tester, steam cleaner, power washer, and related materials used in performing essential functions 

• Ability to explain, demonstrate and clarify to others within well-established policies, procedures, and standards. Ability to follow specific instructions and respond to simple requests from others 

• Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; calculate percentage and decimals 

• Ability to recognize and identify individual characteristics of colors and odor to determine the condition of fluids, shapes to distinguish objects clearly, sounds to determine if the equipment is operating correctly, track down malfunctions, and textures to detect wear 

• Ability to use a computer to document work and work order status and perform parts requests to ensure accurate communications  

Education and Experience: 

• High school diploma or equivalent 

• At least five years of related experience required 

Physical Requirements:  

• Prolonged period of standing, bending, reaching, and working with hands 

• Occasional periods of prolonged exposure to loud noises  

• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds at times 

• Ability to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands as necessary  

• Ability to hear and see to position and safety requirement levels   

• Occasional exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, and chemicals 

Special Qualifications/Requirements:  

• Must be able to successfully pass as required a federal, state, or local government's background investigation 

• Valid state driver's license required  

Disclaimer:  

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and that additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities 

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) 

Job Description last updated June 28, 2022