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Metro Metals Northwest, Inc.
Diesel Truck & Trailer Mechanic - Day and Swing Shift
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What they do
A Diesel Mechanic repairs and rebuilds diesel engines for vehicles like trucks, ships, tractors, and buses.
$61,752 / year median in Oregon
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Overview - The person in this position is responsible for maintaining all equipment to D.O.T standards with privately owned tools, and with some company provided tooling.
Job Duties:
- Bumper to bumper repairs and Maintenance on Trucks and Trailers
- Perform Annual Vehicle Inspections in compliance with D.O.T regulations
TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIRS OF THE FOLLOWING
- Low Voltage Electrical systems
- Steering Systems
- Pneumatic-air brake systems
- Hydraulics- cylinders, pto`s , valves, pumps, Engines-basic troubleshooting
- Transmissions-basic troubleshooting, clutches
- Drivetrain Components-Brakes, differentials, drivelines, wheel ends
- Keep accurate written/computer generated work orders.
- Perform some building and yard maintenance when needed
- Maintaining a clean work environment
- Some welding and fabrication Knowledge and skills required to perform duties:
- Minimum of 1+ years' experience
- Vocational Training and or Technical Certificate would be a plus
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Team player, ability to get along with others
- Knowledge and skills to maintain all company vehicles in compliance with state and federal D.O.T regulations
- Basic computer skills
- Legible handwriting skills
- Ability to operate vehicles up to and including class 8 trucks
- Ability to operate small forklifts after the proper training
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Adequately stocked tool box.