What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diesel Mechanic position at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
Job Description
This position is a temporary 6-month position.
This role helps to foster self-reliance, care for the poor and the needy, and provide opportunities for giving and service by: helping members become economically and emotionally self-reliant; providing access to essential food and clothing items, helping members prepare for and respond to disasters; and providing humanitarian aid to relieve suffering; thus furthering the mission of the Church.
Supports Deseret transportation in helping to maintain the fleet of trucks and other equipment necessary to deliver and store commodities for use at the bishops' storehouses and other Welfare facilities.
Responsibilities
25% Perform Safety inspections and PM Services. May also initiate services and repairs by ascertaining problems and services
requested. Verifying Warranty and service contract coverage, developing estimates, writing repair orders and maintaining
customer rapport and records. Creates daily maintenance and repair schedule. Prepares repair orders by describing symptoms,
problems, and causes discovered as well as repairs and services required. Obtaining approval and entering RO's into service
database system. Order, receive and stock parts as needed. Prepare mileage, deadline, and daily task reports. Manage
information systems including data integrity, updates, and reports
10% Performs major mechanical work including differentials, clutches, undercarriages, body and steering parts.
40% Diagnose and perform repairs in the following areas: accessories replacement, lights, electrical systems, including starter and
charging systems, both hydraulic and air brake systems, tires wheels hubs and bearings, hydraulic systems,engine cooling and
lubricating systems, Heating and A/C Systems, power or steam clean equipment prior to repairs as needed.
25% Performs troubleshooting and repairs of complex Electronic ABS and Engine components and systems
Qualifications
Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.
Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.
This position is a temporary 6-month position.
This role helps to foster self-reliance, care for the poor and the needy, and provide opportunities for giving and service by: helping members become economically and emotionally self-reliant; providing access to essential food and clothing items, helping members prepare for and respond to disasters; and providing humanitarian aid to relieve suffering; thus furthering the mission of the Church.
Supports Deseret transportation in helping to maintain the fleet of trucks and other equipment necessary to deliver and store commodities for use at the bishops' storehouses and other Welfare facilities.
Responsibilities
25% Perform Safety inspections and PM Services. May also initiate services and repairs by ascertaining problems and services
requested. Verifying Warranty and service contract coverage, developing estimates, writing repair orders and maintaining
customer rapport and records. Creates daily maintenance and repair schedule. Prepares repair orders by describing symptoms,
problems, and causes discovered as well as repairs and services required. Obtaining approval and entering RO's into service
database system. Order, receive and stock parts as needed. Prepare mileage, deadline, and daily task reports. Manage
information systems including data integrity, updates, and reports
10% Performs major mechanical work including differentials, clutches, undercarriages, body and steering parts.
40% Diagnose and perform repairs in the following areas: accessories replacement, lights, electrical systems, including starter and
charging systems, both hydraulic and air brake systems, tires wheels hubs and bearings, hydraulic systems,engine cooling and
lubricating systems, Heating and A/C Systems, power or steam clean equipment prior to repairs as needed.
25% Performs troubleshooting and repairs of complex Electronic ABS and Engine components and systems
Qualifications
- Two-year technical degree in diesel mechanics or equivalent experience with diesel mechanics
- Must have experience troubleshooting and repairing complex engine electronic repairs
- Must be physically fit and willing to do strenuous work involving tools and equipment. Will need to work bent over, lying under and on
- Must be able to use hand tools to repair and maintain equipment
- Heavy work -- occasionally lifting or moving up to 100 lbs with assistance; frequently lifting or moving up to 50 lbs.
- Must have demonstrated skills in heavy duty diesel mechanics
- Must have own set of hand tools
- Must be knowledgable of any and all functional truck components
- Prefer Vehicle Inspection Certification
- Prefer experience in machining and welding
- Prefer CDL in order to perform road tests
- Prefer Heavy Duty ASE Certifications
Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.
Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.
