Diesel Mechanic
26 days ago
Shreveport
Job DescriptionJOB SUMMARY: The mechanic will be responsible for safe operation, maintenance and preparation of assigned equipment and performing administrative work associated with appropriate records keeping of equipment maintenance performed. Job Responsibilities: • Adheres to and ensures that all safety practices and housekeeping standards are maintained to the highest standard., • Ensures that completed repairs are performed to the highest quality per OEM recommendations., • Perform administrative duties associated with maintaining activity records and logs regarding equipment and repairs., • Ensure routine maintenance and up-keep of equipment and tools., • Input and export accurate data from the CMMS to ensure all work is performed and annotated correctly., • Performs inspections, diagnostics, repair, services and rebuild of components and assemblies and determines serviceability of vehicle systems, assemblies or subassemblies and the need for repair., • Analyzes malfunctions by visual and auditory examination or through the use of test diagnostic equipment., • Repairs, adjusts and overhauls/replaces major assemblies or subassemblies such as engine mechanical, electrical, air-conditioning, fuel, emission, power train, brake, steering and suspension and emissions systems., • Reassembles, adjusts and tests repaired units for proper operations., • Performs preventive and special maintenance., • Uses technical publications to maintain vehicles to prescribed manufactures maintenance schedules., • Adheres to all established safety policies and standards to include identification, use and proper procedures for handling or disposal of hazardous waste., • Reads and follows current policies and procedures as outlined in all SOPs applicable to assigned work location., • Emphasizes sense of urgency with shop mechanics to reduce equipment downtime., • All other job duties non included in the description as assigned.Knowledge & Skills, • Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and the proper safety precautions involved in maintaining motorized equipment., • Considerable and specialized knowledge and skills in diesel troubleshooting, repair and maintenance., • Skilled in diagnoses and repairing parts of the principles and practices of organization, administration, and supervision., • Ability to provide guidance and direction in the safe repair of equipment., • Skill in the use and operation of motorized equipment., • Oversee and perform maintenance on equipment to determine serviceability, of systems and sub systems on components, • Ability to articulate oral instructions and follow through with shop mechanics., • Ability to understand and work from manuals and specifications., • Basic welding skills., • Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.Experience & Education, • High School degree or GED., • Must be local to Shreveport or the surrounding areas., • Prefer a graduate from a two (2) year accredited diesel technical school and at least 1 year mechanic work experience or 5 years of diesel mechanic work experience., • Certified in Brakes, PM, Electrical, HVAC, Fuel, Emissions Systems, provide copies of all certifications for employee file., • Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Hazmat endorsement or able to obtain within 90 days of employment., • Prefer fuel hauling industry experience., • Must have experience using a computerized maintenance manager system, TMT software is a plus., • Must have experience in diagnosing trucks using the Paccar software, Cummins Insite, or Genisys Electronic Diagnostic Scan Tool., • Must have experience performing preventative maintenance., • Legally eligible to work in the United States., • Successfully complete pre-employment drug screen and background check, which will include previous employment check, criminal history and motor vehicle record review.Physical Requirements/Working Environment, • Able to frequently lift 50 lbs., • Requires pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, lifting, and squatting., • Ability to work in both inside and outside conditions and be exposed to dust, fumes, and gasses from internal combustion engines, odors, loud noise, dirty and weather extremes., • Must have all tools and be willing to work weekends, perform roadside service calls, and drive to remote field sites for repairs as needed., • Long hours and exposure to weather and adverse conditions., • May be required to travel overnight., • Required to use motor coordination with arm, hand, finger and leg dexterity., • Wear appropriate safety gear including steel toe boots, safety glasses, respirators., • The level of physical effort may vary from site to site and in some cases be greater or lesser than documented here.Benefits:, • Eligible to enroll in health insurance that includes medical, dental, vision and other supplemental plans after 90 days of employment.