Diesel Technician/Mechanic

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Diesel Technician/Mechanic Position

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An Experienced Technician/Mechanic is needed to perform maintenance work on electric, diesel and gasoline trucks including front-end loader, roll off, and other vehicles to maximize safe and productive operations for our client in Detroit, MI.

Technician/Mechanic Position Job Description:

• Diagnoses mechanical problems.

• Performs repairs and maintenance on electric, diesel and gasoline trucks including front-end loader, roll off, and other vehicles to maximize safe and productive operations. Typical repairs include, but are not limited to, routine maintenance and repair of engines, chassis, driveline, body components, hydraulic systems, brake systems, electrical systems, suspension systems, wheels, and tires.

• Road tests vehicles to diagnose problems and/or test repairs.

• Overhauls gas or diesel engines.

• Examines protective guards and specified safety devices on trucks, and makes adjustments.

• Reads and interprets VCRs (vehicle condition reports) and/or repair orders, communicates with supervisor and/or driver for clarification of problems and preventive techniques to minimize future repairs.

• Completes paperwork associated with repairing vehicles, documenting parts usage, and accounting for applied times (work order times versus time card times).

• Makes emergency road calls to repair trucks.

• Mechanics with welding skills will fabricate special shields, attachments, or other devices according to blueprints or schematic drawings.

• Follows all safety policies and procedures.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Qualified Candidates For Diesel Technician/Mechanic Position Will Have The Following Education/Experience:

Required:

• Equivalent of (1) high school diploma or G.E.D. certification and 1 year of related truck or heavy equipment maintenance; OR (2) 4 years of related truck or heavy equipment maintenance.

• Valid Driver’s License

Preferred:

• Certification in electronic diagnostics.

• Mechanical or trade school certificate.

• Welding and/or fabrication skills and/or experience.

• ASE Certification & Commercial Drivers License preferred.

Working Conditions:

Shop, office, yard, vehicle environment, may require lifting of 20 to 50 lbs., at least once a day.

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