As a, you’ll have the opportunity to perform a variety of tasks in the preventive maintenance on sanitation fleet in a safe and efficient manner.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Diesel Mechanics use a variety of technical and soft skills to provide the most comprehensive repair solutions they can, including:
- Consulting drivers and reading work orders to evaluate the tasks required
- Preparing work plans after fully scoping out the issues
- Running diagnostic tests on diesel engines and interpreting the results to offer suitable solutions
- Inspecting vehicle systems, including suspensions, steering and exhausts
- Diagnosing brakes, engines and other associated parts
- Conducting field visits in the case of an emergency or sudden breakdown
- Test driving repaired by self or others vehicles to gauge their performance
- Completing oil changes, wheel balancing, alignment, and brake checks
- Maintaining records of parts inventory and serviced vehicles
- Advanced knowledge of a vehicle, its electrical system, and the mechanisms of a diesel engine
- In-depth knowledge of diesel engine components and operational mechanisms
- Superior knowledge of maintenance tools and repair equipment
- Comfortable using mechanical and electrical power tools
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Keen attention to detail
- Basic knowledge of computer systems and other relevant electronics
- Proficiency in the use of diesel engine diagnostic software
- Ability to perform welding and use torches
- Possesses a valid CDL license or able to obtain one within 1 year of hire date
- High School diploma or GED or higher
- ASE Certification(preferred) with two years’ experience on diesel vehicles
- Proficient in use of Excel computer software
- Basic computer knowledge
Ideally, You’ll Also Have:
- Proficient in use of computer software including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Outlook
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:
The work area can involve a working environment indoors as well as outdoors, which could cause exposure to outdoor elements; proper environmental attire will be required. Some areas can have loud noise, active machinery, high pressure fluid systems, electrical equipment, confined spaces, heights and depths, fumes, air borne particles, noxious gases, pathogens and various chemicals. The use of appropriate safety equipment will be mandatory in these areas to prevent hazardous contact.
Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, twist and bend at the waist, turn, kneel, squat, raise arms above shoulder height, grasp, reach, perform repetitive hand movements and fine coordination to operate equipment, have vision sufficient to operate equipment, have hearing in the normal range with or without correction. In an 8-hour shift must be able to transport self across the facility, lift objects up to 40 pounds from floor level to waist height, climb into and out of vehicles having high ground clearance; carry a 40 pound tool box; use arms and back to tighten and loosen nuts and bolts; wear and use appropriate safety equipment.
