Diesel Technician

Essential Functions:

Communicates and supports the Company’s mission, vision, and core values.

  • Performs diagnostic tests and troubleshoots, disassembles engines, and examines parts for defects and excessive wear to determine maintenance requirements.
  • Repairs and maintains engines used to power machines such as trucks, electric generators, construction machinery, etc.
  • Reconditions and replaces parts such as pistons, bearings, gears, valves, bushings, etc., using lathes, boring machines, hand tools, and precision measuring instruments.
  • Welds and cuts parts, using arc-welding and flame cutting equipment.
  • Performs basic repairs such as oil changes, replace brakes, suspension parts and fifth wheel repairs.
  • Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives and/or adjusting control and systems.
  • Maintains equipment appearance by cleaning, washing, and/or painting.
  • Complies with federal and state inspection requirements.
  • Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
  • Coordinates efforts with various vendors, suppliers, and manufacturers, and follows up on pending parts and outsourced work.
  • Practices safe work habits and uses personal protective equipment as required.
  • Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing orders, and verifying receipt.

Required Qualification/Skills:

  • Associate Degree in Diesel Mechanics preferred.
  • Experience in various equipment parts and mechanics.
  • Ability to understand various system requirements such as mechanic, electronic, fuel, electrical, and pneumatic.
  • Computer skills need for diagnostics, implementing, and recording repairs and maintenance.
  • Must have a knowledge of the use of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and Product Safety Data Sheets (PSDS).
  • Analytic skills in diagnosis and troubleshooting techniques for various equipment.
  • Knowledge of the use of various equipment to effectively repair and maintain it.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Excellent customer service skills – courteous, responsible, and patient.
  • Ability to communicate well along with interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record or CDL

Please send you resume to jrasmussen@qualitytandt.com