pay range - $20-$24
DIESEL MECHANIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- 1-3 years’ experience
- Ability to work flexible and/or extended hours and weekends (normal schedule: 45 hrs)
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screen
- Stable work history
- Reliable transportation
- Committed to working safely at all times including a commitment to the policies and procedures of the operation
- Positive attitude; good team player
- Knowledge of Diesel Engine and Hydraulic System diagnostics and preventive maintenance
DIESEL MECHANIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.
- Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
- Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment in order to diagnose defects.
- Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs.
- Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
- Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.
- Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.
- Schedule maintenance for industrial machines and equipment, and keep equipment service records.
- Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
- Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
- Adjust, maintain, and repair or replace subassemblies, such as transmissions and crawler heads, using hand tools, jacks, and cranes.
- Adjust and maintain industrial machinery, using control and regulating devices.
- Observe all safety precautions and wear appropriate PPE at all times
- Cross-train on alternate assignments and perform duties in other work areas as needed
- Maintain Housekeeping in assigned work area
- Any other duties as requested by respective supervisor and/or manager
DIESEL MECHANIC PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and frequently exert 100 lbs. of force to push, and pull or otherwise move objects
- Work involves long periods of standing, squatting, bending, twisting and reaching; may also include climbing
- Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions – heat, cold, rain
- Good manual dexterity, including the ability to make precise finger movements and the ability to keep arms and hands steady.
- Need normal vision and hearing