Cowpens Mechanic Helper

Job Description:
Pay $18-$20/hr DOE
Entry Level OK!/New Diesel Mechanic or Truck Mechanic OK!
CDL A plus (not required)!
Own Tools a plus!
If you are skilled with your hands and passionate about serving customers right, you will be an excellent fit as a Diesel Mechanic Helper/Truck Mechanic Helper at our local shop in Cowpens, SC. Our Diesel Mechanics pride themselves on outstanding customer service and accurate, hard work. We are looking for the right candidate who will help us achieve our goal of company growth. As a member of our team, you will get to interact with customers to figure out what they need, put your mechanical skills to use and repair many different types of trucks.

This is an exceptional position for someone with a positive attitude, excellent technical skills and the desire to succeed as a Diesel Mechanic Helper/ Truck Mechanic Helper for our Cowpens, SC terminal. Job Responsibilities
Assist Truck Mechanic with routine maintenance on trucks, such as checking batteries and changing oil to ensure proper vehicle running
Help Diesel Mechanic Inspect various parts of trucks, including brake systems, wheel bearings and steering mechanisms to ensure they are in the proper condition to operate effectively
Use different tools and equipment, such as pressure gauges, pneumatic wrenches, welding equipment, screwdrivers, hoists and jacks, to repair trucks while constantly utilizing safety precautions
With the help of a Diesel Mechanic, Diagnose malfunctions in defective equipment by inspecting and testing using devises such as motor analyzers, handheld computers and chassis charts to determine how to address problems
Test drive vehicles to ensure they are running properly and to find issues to determine what the solution will be
Alongside a Truck Mechanic, Replace parts, valves, bearings and gears as needed and repair vehicle cooling and heating systems
Measure vehicle emissions to ensure they are in the proper limits
Ensure parts conform to factory specifications by inspecting and verifying clearances and dimensions
Job Requirements:
Job Skills & Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Must be able to lift heavy equipment and parts regularly
Excellent customer service skills
Must be comfortable with working in awkward positions or cramped spaces
Own basic tool set (preferred)
Technical certification or degree (preferred)
Experience working with diagnostic computers
Previous experience as a Diesel Mechanic Helper or similar preferred

Salary : $18 - $20