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Humboldt Red Power
Diesel Technician
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What they do
A Diesel Mechanic repairs and rebuilds diesel engines for vehicles like trucks, ships, tractors, and buses.
$56,309 / year median in Iowa
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Performs advanced diagnostics and repairs on agricultural and turf equipment and established AFS products.
- Participates in Service Training programs required for the development of skills and knowledge
- Mentors Service Technician Trainees
- Conducts or supports customer clinics
- Maintains current knowledge of Case/IH and competitive products
- Maintains condition of vehicles, inventory, tools and equipment
- Maintains a clean work area and performs work in a neat and orderly fashion
- Follows all safety rules and regulations in performing work assignments
- Completes all reports and forms required in conjunction with work assignments
- Accounts for all time and all material used in performing assigned duties
- May perform diagnosis and repair in the field
Experience, Education, Skills and Knowledge:
- 1+ years of experience performing service repairs
- Ability to perform advanced repairs and maintenance using special tools and equipment following Technical Manual procedures on machines of the Technician's specialty
- Advanced knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems used in the repair of agricultural and turf equipment
- Excellent skills in operating vehicles and equipment used for diagnostic purposes
- Ability to use EST and basic computer functions
- Ability to lift at least 75 lbs. repeatedly
- Certification preferred but not required
- High School Diploma or equivalent experience required; Associates degree preferred
- Valid driver's license required.