Diesel Mechanic – Heavy equipment Position Available In Escambia, Florida

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Position range in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area $48k•$67k Per Year Diesel Mechanic•Heavy equipment
Green View Solutions LLC

Occupation:

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

Location:

Pensacola, FL•32526
Positions available: 1
Job #: fb5ce5c2

Source:

ZipRecruiter

Posted:

5/7/2025

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Job Type:

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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob description The Lead Diesel Mechanic, or Diesel Service Technician, inspects, diagnoses and repairs diesel-powered vehicles and machines, like trucks, forklifts and trailers. Their main duties include running diagnostic tests on vehicles, replacing the vehicles’ engine, transmission, steering mechanism or braking system and test driving the vehicle to determine if they properly fixed the maintenance issue RESPONSIBILITIESConsults the team and reading work orders to evaluate the tasks requiredPrepares work plans after fully scoping out the issuesRuns diagnostic tests on diesel engines and interpreting the results to offer suitable solutionsInspects vehicle systems, including suspensions, steering and exhaustsRepairs or replaces vehicle transmissions, brakes, engines and other associated partsConducts field visits in the case of an emergency or sudden breakdownTest drives repaired vehicles to gauge their performanceCompletes oil changes, wheel balancing, alignment and brake checksMaintains records of parts inventory and serviced vehicles and prepares reports documenting work performedPerforms preventive maintenance inspections and service on machines and identifies the causes of unexpected breakdowns of machines.

Thoroughly cleans machines and machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling as necessary.

Oils and lubricates moving parts on machines to ensure effective performance.

Orders and installs replacement parts for machines.

Repairs broken machines quickly and efficiently.

Cleans, organizes, inventories, stocks, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies.

Collaborates with the production manager regarding new products being added and modifications that will be required. Makes necessary modifications and implements tests runs; confers with the production manager regarding test results and makes additional alterations to machinery as required. Performs other related duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

Advanced knowledge of a vehicle, its electrical system and the mechanisms of a diesel engineIn-depth knowledge of diesel engine components and operational mechanismsSuperior knowledge of maintenance tools and repair equipmentComfortable using mechanical and electrical power toolsExcellent problem-solving skillsKeen attention to detailBasic knowledge of computer systems and other relevant electronicsProficiency in the use of diesel engine diagnostic softwareA valid driver’s licenseGood interpersonal skillsEffective collaboration and communication skills
EDUCATIONSome vocational or community college with related coursework or equivalent experience, required.

Diesel engine experience preferred

Job Type:

Full-time
Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

8 hour shiftMonday to

FridayLicense/Certification:

Driver’s License (Required)

Work Location:

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