Job Description
The Diesel Mechanic is responsible for performing maintenance and repairs on Company vehicles and mechanical maintenance and repairs at the facility as required.Key Responsibilities
- Vehicle maintenance. Perform maintenance on Company vehicles such as straight trucks, tractor-trailers, tankwagons, and pick-up trucks. Activities may include but are not limited to changing oil, adjusting fluid levels, maintaining tire pressure/changing tires, replacing belts, and replacing light bulbs and batteries. Monitor overall working condition of vehicles, including all systems and major components, making repair and replacement recommendations as required. Maintain inventory of parts necessary to perform job (i.e., bulbs, gloves, fittings, etc.).
- Vehicle repair. Troubleshoot and perform repairs on vehicles, including diesel engines, hydraulic systems and air systems, pneumatic and electrical repairs. Perform general fabrication and welding as required. Review vehicle inspection reports to ensure all required repairs have been completed, operating vehicles to verify satisfactory results of repairs (and maintenance activities).
- Regulatory compliance. Complete maintenance and repair activities according to standard operating procedures (SOPs), original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications, and in compliance with Occupational Safety regulations. Ensure trucks are always in a safe operating condition.
