Diesel Mechanic Tyler, TX

Job Description:
Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform routine inspections to ensure that commercial vehicles meet safety and regulatory standards. This includes checking brakes, lights, tires, and other essential components
• Diagnose and repair mechanical issues in commercial vehicles. This can involve engine repairs, transmission work, and addressing electrical or hydraulic problems
• Work on brake systems, steering, and suspension components to ensure the vehicle's safe operation
• Examine vehicles to determine extent of damage or malfunctions
• Repair, reline, replace & adjust brakes
• Use diagnostic tools and equipment to identify and address engine-related issue.
• Troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems, including lights, wiring, and electronic components
• Create work orders on repairs and services providing legible and accurate information for work performed
• Regularly scheduled maintenance, such as oil changes and filter replacements, to keep vehicles in good working condition
• Complies with all safety, DOT & OSHA guidelines
• Ensure cleanliness of shop & surrounding areas
• Performs other duties as required

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Vacation and PTO
• 401(k) with company match
• Uniform program
• Stable year-round work
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid training and certification support

Job Requirements:
Skills and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of practical tractor trailer mechanical experience.
• Strong understanding of vehicle systems, safety regulations, and the ability to work with specialized tools and equipment
• Familiar with engine components and systems and know how they interact with each other. Ability to disassemble major parts for repairs, and be able to put them back together properly.
• Proficient in Microsoft office
• Knowledge of tractor trucks and trailers
• Proficient in using diagnostic equipment, software and tools to identify and resolve issues efficiently
• Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
• Valid Driver’s License required

Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed in shop environment
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time
• Must be able to work in extreme heat and cold temperatures
• Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs and ladders, and entering shop floor equipment to access, inspect, or oversee shop work
• Requires occasional travel outside service area
• Occasionally requires wearing personal protective safety equipment (safety glasses, hard hat, appropriate footwear, ear plugs, gloves, etc.)

• May be required to work around rotating and energized equipment, hazardous materials and chemicals

Wage Range: 25.00 - 30.00 per mile
General Description of Benefits: Competitive pay based on experience
Overtime opportunities
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
PTO and paid holidays
Stable year-round work
Advancement opportunities
Daily Pay Option