Diesel Technician/Mechanic

We are looking for a Technician/Mechanic to join our team!

Responsibilities

The Diesel Technician/Mechanic is responsible for maintaining diesel and gas equipment operation by completing inspections and preventive maintenance requirements; correcting vehicle & equipment deficiencies; making adjustments and alignments; keeping records. In addition to the referenced requirements the employee will also be responsible, but not limited to the items below:

• Ensure all safety standards are upheld. PPE is worn at all times when you are outside of your truck
• Participate in all of shop’s weekly safety meetings
• Determines vehicle & equipment conditions 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 & equipment 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 & equipment performances 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 & equipment appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting.
• Maintains vehicle & equipment records by annotating services and repairs.
• Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Contains costs by using warranty, evaluating service and parts options.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• 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 opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Maintain upkeep on shop/working area to comply with Martin’s image standards daily.
• If a company truck is driven a pre-trip and post trip inspection must be logged.
• This position reports directly to the Shop Manager with a dotted line of responsibility to the General Superintendent.
• Minimum Requirements
• Extensive Knowledge of mechanics on diesel equipment and vehicles
• Ability to pass pre-hire and random drug screenings
• High school diploma or general educational degree (GED)
• Valid state driver’s license with no serious traffic offenses within the last 3 years
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, road signs, and operating and maintenance instructions
• Ability to occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, taste and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds

In addition to the above listed minimum requirements, candidates who possess the following skills, experience, and capabilities may receive greater consideration during the evaluation process:

• OSHA Certification
• Degree/diploma in mechanics
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)'