Diesel Mechanic - Part-time

We are currently hiring for an experienced Certified ASE Diesel Mechanic.

Job Duties and Responsibility

• Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts.
• Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion; completing winterization procedures.
• Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations; making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
• Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
• Complies with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
• Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting.
• Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
• Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Contains costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulation publications.
• Enhances maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Required to perform work inside and outside, in all-weather situations, at the shop division location.
• Answering all service calls.
• Completing all necessary paperwork.
• Diagnose cause of any malfunction and perform repair.
• Perform work with efficiency and accuracy in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
• Communicate with the parts department to obtain needed parts.
• Save and tag parts if warranty.
• All communication with customer.
• Road test vehicles when required, to quality check work performed.
• Keep abreast of factory technical bulletins.
• Keep service truck neat and clean and be able to account for all dealership owned tools at all times.
• Understand and follow federal, state and local regulations governing the disposal of hazardous waste.
• Perform functions and duties of the job that may require additional or different tasks to be performed when circumstances change.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.
• May be required to work in the shop.

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Required education or experience

• We are looking for a motivated individual who can work independently
• Experience diagnosing and repairing diesel trucks.
• Reefer repair experience
• Strong trouble shooting skills
• Diesel/Engine Certifications - Detroit, Cummins, Freightliner and CAT a plus
• Strong customer service skills
• Welding experience a plus
• Valid driver's license with Class A Required
• Good MVR and criminal background
• Must obtain an AC refrigerant recovery certificate
• Ability to work flexible hours
• High school diploma or equivalent

Work Environment & Physical Abilities

• Required to perform work inside and outside, in all-weather situations, at the shop division location.
• Requires frequent sitting, standing, balancing, bending or stooping for prolonged periods of time.
• Manual dexterity, fine manipulation and the ability to reach with hands and arms and lift up to 80 lbs.
• Must be able to operate simple to complex and heavy-duty machinery.
• Normal range of hearing and vision.

Job Type: Full-t