Diesel Mechanic Semi Trucks and Tractors

Essential Functions:

• Quality maintenance, diagnosis and repairs on all equipment.
• Maintenance and repair of company tractors, semi-trucks and trailers.
• Perform maintenance, repair and other duties within company standards for productivity.
• Understand and implement maintenance schedules.
• Assist other shop mechanics/personnel/drivers as needed.
• Ensure cleanliness of shop and yard areas.
• Communicate effectively with other employees and supervisor.
• Maintain and utilize work areas, tools and equipment to promote a clean and safe environment.
• Work varying shifts and overtime as business needs arise.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures and safety regulations. Use all safety equipment necessary. Report any unsafe acts or conditions.

Performance Standards:

• Achieves first-class service and profitability through quality maintenance, diagnosis, repair and percentage of reworks.
• Effectively participates as part of the team, assisting where appropriate and requesting assistance when needed.
• Achieves a customer focus by providing high quality, cost effective service.
• Adheres to company policies, procedures and practices.

Position Specifications:

Technical Training:

• ASE Certificate of technical training in basic diesel, gasoline engine tractor and trailer equipment desired.
• Possess Valid CA driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years maintenance and truck repair experience.

Abilities:

• Professional attitude and appearance consistent with position and responsibilities.
• Self-motivated and detail oriented; work with minimal supervision.
• Stand/ walk 5 - 6 hours per day. Sit 1 - 4 hours per day.
• Frequently lift 100 pounds.
• Must use hands for repetitive simple grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation.
• Must be able to frequently bend, twist, squat and climb; including ability to ascend and descend ladders.
• Must use feet for repetitive movement when operating equipment control.
• Must be able to move head and neck at odd angles, including hanging head to see under truck engines and other equipment repeatedly for long periods frequent and infrequent periods.
• Able to lie on back and side with arms extended for long and short periods.
• Must be able to crawl under vehicles and other equipment and to perform duties in cramped, spaces with limited room for movement.

Work Environment:

• Shop and outside environment with exposure to adverse weather conditions including heat, cold, wind, rain, dust and dirt.