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Professional Auto Transport
Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic
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What they do
A Diesel Mechanic repairs and rebuilds diesel engines for vehicles like trucks, ships, tractors, and buses.
$65,991 / year median in California
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary Under general supervision, performs preventive maintenance services and inspects, diagnoses and repairs vehicles and equipment. Works on equipment that requires a high level of skill using modern maintenance practices and technology. Provides superior maintenance on diesel equipment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned. Works under limited supervision and selects from written instructions and established procedures to accomplish assigned tasks. Performs repairs and assigned preventive maintenance services. Performs inspection, diagnosis and repair of electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake and air systems on vehicles and equipment. Utilizes vehicle computer electronics systems to interpret failure modes to initiate or assign repairs. Performs all work within Standard Repair Times (SRTs). Performs service calls for emergency breakdowns. Conducts safety checks on trucks. Completes required paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software program associated with repairing vehicles, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times. Reviews, completes or assigns repairs identified on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports. Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate / OSHA Standards, and performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures. Diagnose trucks based on observational and mechanical testing as well as information provided by the driver. Repair vehicles based on the diagnosed issues. Perform all levels of preventive maintenance services on truck and trailer equipment Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition Specialize in repairing and troubleshooting of major components such as engine, transmissions and differentials, to include replacing complete assemblies, turbochargers, fuel system components etc. Identify and determine parts required for repair of disassembled units Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery. Maintain work area appearance and safety Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job. A.