Service Technician
hace 5 meses
Tillamook
Job DescriptionJob Title: Diesel Service Technician Reports to: Shop Manager Department: Maintenance FLSA Status: Non-exempt Information: Position Overview: The Diesel Service Technician assists with maintenance, lubrication, parts replacement and other vehicle repair duties on Class A & B commercial vehicles. Essential Job Functions: • Perform minor repairs, lubricate moving parts, inject grease, use hand tools or compressed-air powered gun, and inspect fluid levels, • Check, breakdown, and remount tires, • Perform duties such as furnishing tools, materials, and supplies to other technicians, • Assist other technicians with repairs and diagnostics as needed, • Keep work areas, machines, and tools clean, • Comply with established company safety and operating rules, procedures, and guidelines, • Comply with company, state, and federal regulations and safety standards, • Ability to read service and repair manuals, • Ability to speak, write and understand the English language., • Ability to perform basic mathematical functions including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, • Ability to work well individually and as a member of a teamDiesel Engines, • General- Research vehicle information, inspect engine fluid level and condition, perform diagnostics, and identify system components, • Cylinder Head and Valve Train- Inspect electronic wiring harness and brackets, • Engine Block- Inspect crankshaft and engine mounts, • Lubrication Systems- Test engine oil pressure and levels, and perform oil and filter service, • Cooling System- Inspect coolant, coolant system components and replace as needed, • Air Induction and Exhaust Systems- Inspect air induction and exhaust systems and replace or service components as needed, • Fuel System- Check fluid levels and components and replace as neededDrive Train, • General- Identify drive train components, • Clutch- Inspect and adjust clutch and clutch components and determine needed action, • Transmission- Inspect transmission components, • Driveshaft and Universal Joints- Inspect, service, and/or replace driveshaft and universal joint components, • Drive Axles- Check fluid levels and condition, inspect drive axel shafts, and remove and replace wheel assemblyBrakes, • General- Identify brake system components and configurations, and identify performance problems, • Air Brakes: Air Supply and Service Systems- Inspect air supply system components, verify gauge operation and readings, • Air Brakes: Mechanical/Foundation Brake System- Inspect brake system components, • Air Brakes: Parking Brake System- Inspect and test parking brake components; determine needed action, • Hydraulic Brakes: Hydraulic System- Check master cylinder fluid level and condition; determine proper fluid type for application, • Hydraulic Brakes: Mechanical/ Foundation Brake System- Inspect and measure rotor, disk brake, and brake drum components, • Power Assist Systems- Check brake assist/booster system components and emergency (back-up/reserve) brake system, • Vehicle Dynamic Brake Systems- Observe antilock brake system (ABS) warning light operation including trailer and dash mounted trailer ABS warning light, • Wheel Bearings- Inspect, lubricate, and/or replace wheel bearingsSuspension and Steering Systems, • General- Identify suspension and steering system components and configurations, • Steering Column- Check steering wheel for free play, binding, and proper centering; inspect and service steering shaft U-joint(s), slip joint(s), bearings, bushings, and seals; phase steering shaft, • Steering Pump and Gear Units- Check power steering pump and gear operation; flush and refill system, • Steering Linkage- Inspect steering linkage components, • Suspension Systems- Inspect suspension system components (e.g., shock absorbers, spring, and axles), • Wheels and Tires- Check wheel mounting hardware; check wheel condition; remove and install wheel/tire assemblies (steering and drive axle); torque fasteners to manufacturer’s specification using torque wrench, • Frame and Coupling Devices- Inspect frame components and configurations; service and/or adjust fifth wheelElectrical/Electronic Systems, • General- Demonstrate knowledge of electrical/electronic principles, proper use of test equipment, and problem in electrical circuits, • Battery System- Identify battery type and system configurations; inspect, change, and/or jump-start vehicles, • Starting System- Demonstrate understanding of starter system operation, components, and configurations, • Charging System- Identify, check, and inspect charging system components and configurations, • Lighting System- Inspect lighting system components and configurations, • Instrument Cluster and Driver Information Systems- Check gauge and warning indicator operationHeating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), • Refrigeration System Components- Check A/C system operation including system pressures; visually inspect A/C components for signs of leaks; check A/C monitoring system (if applicable), • Heating, Ventilation, and Engine Cooling Systems- Inspect engine cooling system and heater system hoses and pipes; determine needed actionCab, • General- Use appropriate electronic service tool(s) and procedures to check, record, and clear diagnostic codes; check and record trip/operational data; reset maintenance monitor (if applicable); interpret digital multimeter (DMM) readings, • Instruments and Controls- Inspect mechanical key condition; check operation of ignition switch; check operation of indicator lights, warning lights and/or alarms; check instruments; record oil pressure and system voltage; check operation of electronic power take-off (PTO) and engine idle speed controls (if applicable), • ASE Diesel Certification preferred, • DOT air brake certification preferred, • 1-3 years’ experience maintaining and repairing vehicles preferred, • Position may require standing for long periods of time, as well as stooping, squatting, bending, kneeing, etc., • Ability to regularly lift 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds, • Good vision to inspect repair work XzmLAsqTvI