What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diesel Technician position at Strack, Inc.?
Job Summary
To service, repair and maintain mechanical functionality of all industrial vehicle equipment. Complete on-the-job and classroom training in the mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic components of the product line and associated repair/service procedures so as to be successful as an equipment mechanic. Mechanic reports to Fleet Manager.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Keep a repair log of all service work, parts needed and duration of time on each repair.
- Keep a record of all expenses incurred, submit weekly reports
- Uphold Strack’s safety commitment as well as any safety requirements of the customers
- Determine overall condition of machines through inspections and provide maintenance
- Diagnose issues with hydraulic and electrical systems
- Restore equipment to working order through component replacement and/or repair
- Exhibit positive and effective communication and interaction with other Strack, Inc. associates, vendors, and customers
- Keep current on record keeping, parts ordering/inventory, basic contract provisions with respect to product warranties, and customer invoicing
- Utilize operators and parts & maintenance manuals in determining procedures and identifying parts
Essential Requirements:
- Align with our Company core values of Better Everyday, Everyone Matters, Humble Hearts/Open Hands and Mindful in Everything.
- Must be willing and able to travel out of town, and/or out of state to work on job sites.
- Must have good work ethics: Be on time, Work hard and Willing to learn.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Must be able to pay high degree of attention to safety and promote a safe work environment.
Requirements
- Examine vehicles to determine extent of damages or malfunctions
- Repair, reline, replace and adjust brakes
- Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors
- Follow checklists to ensure all important parts are examined & other potentially troublesome areas
- Plan work procedures using charts, technical manuals and experience
- Communicate with driver to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems
- Perform routine and scheduled maintenance services
- Repair manual and automatic transmissions
- Replace and adjust headlights
- Comply with all safety, DOT and OSHA guidelines
- Adhere to company rules and regulations
- Ensure cleanliness of shop and surrounding areas
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
- Basic knowledge of hand tools, power tools, and measuring devices
- Valid Driver’s License
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Job Type: Full-time
Benefits
- Competitive Salary – Paid Weekly
- Medical Health Insurance Benefits after 30 days
- Vision & Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance Programs
- 401k after 6 months of service plus company match
- Corporate Giving Match
- Vacation/Paid Time Off after 120-day probationary period
- Equal Opportunity Employer