Diesel Mechanic
| Estimated Pay info | Based on similar jobs in your market$27 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Cuero, Texas |
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Job Description
Diesel mechanics are in charge of maintenance, repair, and overall care for company equipment, individual must be able to move and work quickly, Diesel mechanics also need to be able to communicate with drivers and have a professional attitude, and be able to solve problems efficiently. Must also have high attention to detail, good dexterity, and an excellent grasp of mechanical and technical aspects of diesel equipment. A diesel mechanic needs to be comfortable with computer technology and able to confidently use computer programs to perform diagnostic and precision repairs on diesel tractors. Must be able to lift heavy objects up to 75 pounds and perform service calls at different hours of the day as needed.
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 records by annotating services and repairs.
Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance.
Responsible for parts used and coming out of parts room, being consistent and scanning them to the work orders.
Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders.
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 op
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