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Contingent Crew, LLC
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.
$56,492 / year median in Indiana
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Schedule :
Mon - Fri, 2pm - 11pm Summary /Primary Role :
The position of Mechanic will have primary responsibility to work in conjunction with other mechanics to perform regular inspections and routine maintenance, and repairs on company tractor(s) and trailer(s) in compliance with Federal and State regulations.Essential Functions:
- Adhere to maintenance, shop rules and safety regulations.
- Establish and maintain relationships with co-workers(s), and driver(s).
- Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors and other assigned mechanics.
- Follow applicable checklists to ensure all important parts are examined, including belts, hoses, steering systems, spark plugs, brake and fuel systems, wheel bearings, and other potentially troublesome areas.
- Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
- Confer with drivers to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems and to discuss work to be performed.
- Disassemble units and inspect parts for wear using micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
- Trouble shooting and Diagnostic review of issues found with tractors, trailers, and shop equipment.
- Preventative maintenance inspections and repairs on tractors, and trailers.
- Perform routine maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrications, and tune-ups. Perform inspections, repairs, and maintenance of diesel equipment. Repair and troubleshooting of electrical, cooling, and hydraulic systems on equipment.
- Perform minor fabrication repairs needed.
- Make all other general repairs and/or adjustments on vehicles in accordance with company and manufacturer specifications. Proficient at entry level mechanic duties, including but not limited to fluid changes, preventative maintenance, basic diagnostics, minor repairs, and troubleshooting. Ability to read and comprehend manual, wiring diagrams, schematics, diagnostic tools, etc.
- Maintain and repair shop equipment.
- Maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
- Participate in parts inventory when requested.
- Participate in company training programs, safety events, company functions and meetings when requested.