Diesel Mechanic

** 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