Diesel Mechanic – Temp to Hire – Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm

JOB DESCRIPTION

This role will be responsible for providing a skill level of diesel pick-up trucks, semi and semi tractor-trailer preventative maintenance and repairs such as oil changes, battery services, and tire installations in a shop setting. May work independently or in a team environment.  Candidate must have their own basic hand tools.

SUMMARY: Maintains diesel equipment operation by completing inspections and preventive maintenance requirements; correcting vehicle deficiencies; making adjustments and alignments; keeping records with guidance and some direction

• Perform inspection, diagnosis and repair of assigned vehicles and equipment with supervision and/or direction of level A and B Technicians.
• Conduct safety checks on trucks.
• Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance.
• Contains costs by using warranty, evaluating service and parts options.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulation publications.
• Occasionally may perform service calls for emergency breakdowns
• Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate/OSHA Standards and perform all work in accordance with established procedures.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit/stand for most of his/her job duties.

There will be a great deal of standing, stooping, kneeling, bending, lifting and reaching for some of his/her job duties. Must be able to lift up to 105 lbs periodically including over the head lifting and reaching.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Required Skills:

• 2 year associates degree in diesel mechanics or extensive experience in forklift maintenance preferred or current student in a 2 year diesel mechanics program preferred. Willing to train internal candidates.
• Ability to lift up to 105 lbs periodically
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to understand, read and write in English.
• Computer skills to help order parts
• Ability to maintain good work attendance.
• Positive, self-motivated, can do attitude, and requires very little supervision.

Preferred skills:

• Diesel mechanic experience
• Forklift mechanical experience a plus, though not required.
• Experience working in manufacturing setting
• OSHA/Safety knowledge

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Applications for these positions are being accepted at Premier Staffing.