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Diesel Mechanic

Base Salary: $85k – $135k

Basic Skills

• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Social Skills

• Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
• Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Teaching others how to do something.
• Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
• Actively looking for ways to help people.

Complex Problem Solving Skills

• Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Technical Skills

• Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
• Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

System Skills

• Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
• Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

Resource Management Skills

• Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
• Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
• Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
• Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.

Desktop Computer Skills

• Databases – Using a computer application to manage large amounts of information, including creating and editing simple databases, inputting data, retrieving specific records, and creating reports to communicate the information.
• Graphics – Working with pictures in graphics programs or other applications, including creating simple graphics, manipulating the appearance, and inserting graphics into other programs.
• Internet – Using a computer application to create, manipulate, edit, and show virtual slide presentations.
• Navigation – Using scroll bars, a mouse, and dialog boxes to work within the computer’s operating system. Being able to access and switch between applications and files of interest.
• Presentations – Navigating the Internet to find information, including the ability to open and configure standard browsers; use searches, hypertext references, and transfer protocols; and send and retrieve electronic mail (e-mail).
• Spreadsheets – Using a computer application to enter, manipulate, and format text and numerical data; insert, delete, and manipulate cells, rows, and columns; and create and save worksheets, charts, and graphs.
• Word Processing – Using a computer application to type text, insert pictures, format, edit, print, save, and retrieve word processing documents

Tasks

• Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.
• Use handtools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, and precision instruments, as well as power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, lathes, welding equipment, and jacks and hoists.
• Adjust and reline brakes, align wheels, tighten bolts and screws, and reassemble equipment.
• Examine and adjust protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices.
• Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery.
• Test drive trucks and buses to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly.
• Raise trucks, buses, and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.
• Attach test instruments to equipment, and read dials and gauges to diagnose malfunctions.
• Rebuild gas or diesel engines.
• Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications.
• Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts, and pressure gauges.
• Recondition and replace parts, pistons, bearings, gears, and valves.
• Rewire ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels.
• Specialize in repairing and maintaining parts of the engine, such as fuel injection systems.
• Align front ends and suspension systems.

Work Activities

• Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
• Getting Information
• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
• Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
• Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
• Documenting/Recording Information
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
• Performing General Physical Activities

Detailed Work Activities

• Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Adjust vehicle components according to specifications.
• Align equipment or machinery.
• Dismantle heavy equipment or machinery.
• Grind parts to required dimensions.
• Inspect mechanical components of vehicles to identify problems.
• Install vehicle parts or accessories.
• Lubricate equipment to allow proper functioning.
• Measure distances or dimensions.
• Measure equipment outputs.
• Observe equipment in operation to detect potential problems.
• Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.
• Operate transportation equipment to demonstrate function or malfunction.
• Rebuild parts or components.
• Repair defective engines or engine components.
• Repair non-engine automotive or vehicle components.
• Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
• Rewire electrical or electronic systems.
• Service green vehicles to make repairs or maintain good working order.
• Service vehicles to maintain functionality.
• Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning.
• Troubleshoot equipment or systems operation problems.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Must have experience working on heavy-duty engines such as, Cummins, Detroit Diesel, Paccar, Navistar, and Caterpillar.
• Must understand how to use diagnostic software such as Cummins “Insite”, Detroit Diesel “Diagnostic Link”, Volvo “PTT”, and International “NED” diagnostic programs.
• Must understand DPF/DEF Systems and be able to do necessary repairs to fix related components.
• We will provide all service calls, take care of the customer base and at the end of every week make sure you (the technician) get the commission for the work you complete. We do pay on commission base which means, it’s up to you to decide how much money you want to make.

Qualifications and Skills

All applicants are subject to the following:

• Drug testing
• Background check
• Employment history
• Driving record

Benefits

We stand firm behind the belief that how much you put in is what you get out. We have lots of room to grow and the industry we engage with is one that is very rewarding for the right individuals. Please do not call if you are looking for a part-time job. We are a rapidly expanding company and are looking for a long-term, full time commitment to grow with us.

We provide

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Job Type

Full Time and some nights on call