Fleet Diesel Mechanic

Job Description:

Job Summary: As a Diesel Technician II, you'll perform basic to mid-range diagnostics, troubleshooting, maintenance, and most repairs and replacements.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

• Troubleshooting / Maintenance / Repair & Replacement:

• Performs basic to mid-range diagnostics and troubleshooting
• Performs basic to advanced welding
• Performs most repairs, preventative maintenance, and replacements in assigned classification
• Usually works alone on repair orders
• Performs some training
• Performs preventative and predictive repair maintenance as assigned
• Assists in advanced welding, brake repair / overhaul, steering / alignment; repairs / adjusts clutches
• Troubleshoots / repairs electrical systems, engine operations, trans / differential operations, air conditioning operation, cooling systems, exhaust systems, fuel systems, and basic diagnostics
• Performs state inspections
• Performs Diesel Tech I duties

The responsibilities and essential functions outlined above describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform other job-related tasks as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.

Qualifications & Key Requirements:

Work Experience:

 

High school diploma or equivalent
2+ years of experience as a mechanic
A high skilled level of welding (preferred)
Current Texas CDL
DOT certified
Air conditioning certified

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• A high skilled level of welding (preferred) 
• Strong working knowledge of all safety requirements for shop equipment and machinery, including electrical devices 
• Familiarity with 2010 and newer emissions 
• Ability to perform intermediate repairs 
• Ability to read schematic diagrams 
• Ability to diagnose / repair electrical shorts, air brake systems, cooling systems, and some engine problems 

Licenses/Certifications:

 

• Meet H-E-B driving qualifications - Required

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

• Work in a team environment
• Lift 100 lbs and carry a distance of 5 ft
• Work sitting, standing, stooping, bending, and in a prone position
• Work with hands over head
• Climb; work from a ladder
• Complete TMT training
• Meet H-E-B driving qualifications
• Possess / maintain Tech II-level tools
• Obtain diesel engine overhead certification
• Obtain / maintain OEM certification in brakes, suspension, electrical, welding, TIA, and drive train

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Last revised: 09/01/2013