Diesel Mechanic

Spark Talent
Woodhaven, MI
Permanent
Full-time
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Job Title : Diesel Mechanic Description Mechanics perform repairs and preventive maintenance on Trucks and Trailers. The preventive maintenance may involve assembly, disassembly, and / or repair of lubrication systems, cooling systems, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, brakes, suspension systems and exhaust systems Duties & Responsibilities-

  • Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition
  • Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries and lubricating equipment and machinery
  • Adjust and reline brakes, align wheels, tighten bolts and screws and reassemble equipment
  • Raise trucks or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists
  • Test drive trucks to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly
  • Inspect, test and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, charts and pressure gauges
  • Examine and adjust protective guards, loose bolts and specified safety devices
  • Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications
  • Specialize in repairing and maintaining parts of the engine
  • May drive forklift or other powered industrial truck
  • May lift a tire and a rim onto mounting mechanism to mount tire onto rim

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

  • Knowledge of DOT, OSHA and other related state and federal regulations
  • Must meet all regulatory requirements to operate trucks and other equipment used.
  • Minimum Requirements :
  • Education : High School Diploma, GED and equivalent work experience
  • Two years of vehicle / hydraulic maintenance or welding experience demonstrating progressive levels of skill attained Equipment / Tools Used : Hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, precision instruments.

Power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, lathes, welding equipment and jacks, torch and hoists

  • Special Skills, Education or Licensure Required :
  • Experience in heavy diesel repair
  • CDL Class A license
  • Ability to become State Certified in multiple areas of repairs
  • Certified to operate forklift

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Job Title : Diesel Mechanic

Description

Mechanics perform repairs and preventive maintenance on Trucks and Trailers. The preventive maintenance may involve assembly, disassembly, and / or repair of lubrication systems, cooling systems, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, brakes, suspension systems and exhaust systems

Duties & Responsibilities-

  • Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition
  • Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries and lubricating equipment and machinery
  • Adjust and reline brakes, align wheels, tighten bolts and screws and reassemble equipment
  • Raise trucks or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists
  • Test drive trucks to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly
  • Inspect, test and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, charts and pressure gauges
  • Examine and adjust protective guards, loose bolts and specified safety devices
  • Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications
  • Specialize in repairing and maintaining parts of the engine
  • May drive forklift or other powered industrial truck
  • May lift a tire and a rim onto mounting mechanism to mount tire onto rim

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

  • Knowledge of DOT, OSHA and other related state and federal regulations
  • Must meet all regulatory requirements to operate trucks and other equipment used.
  • Minimum Requirements :
  • Education : High School Diploma, GED and equivalent work experience
  • Two years of vehicle / hydraulic maintenance or welding experience demonstrating progressive levels of skill attained Equipment / Tools Used : Hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, precision instruments.

Power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, lathes, welding equipment and jacks, torch and hoists

  • Special Skills, Education or Licensure Required :
  • Experience in heavy diesel repair
  • CDL Class A license
  • Ability to become State Certified in multiple areas of repairs
  • Certified to operate forklift

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