Overview
This position helps us ensure the highest quality repair and maintenance services for our customers. The role of the Diesel Mechanic is to perform repairs and maintenance on heavy-duty tractors and trailers in a fast-paced environment while following DOT regulations and guidelines.
Requirements
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Experience: At least 2 years of experience required.
Certifications: Must possess the proper certifications or work history for performing mechanical and electrical work on over-the-road tractors and trailers.
Licenses: Class A CDL required.
Skills: Basic reading and math skills, effective communication skills required. Basic computer skills with operating knowledge of Microsoft software also required. Aluminum MIG welding preferred.
Abilities: The physical ability to climb ladders/steps and work in elevated areas and lift and carry heavy objects. While performing duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk and hear.
Behaviors: The ability to independently solve problems and work with minimal supervision.
Tools: Required to own/bring your own tools to the shop.
Essential Functions
Perform mechanical and electrical repairs on fleet units within the MLDS Trucking operation-including tractors, pneumatic trailers, and shop truck.
Perform various mechanical duties within the operation on equipment such as power tools, pumps, shop doors, blowers, and building maintenance.
Perform and document DOT inspections of pneumatic tractors and trailers for safe operation.
Maintain accurate and precise records of repair orders for each piece of equipment.
Perform call out duties as needed at various locations. Must be able to be on call as required by management.
Drop and hook equipment daily utilizing fleet equipment.
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