The Diesel Technician is responsible for repairing and maintaining any owned power equipment to include: tractor, trailer, refrigerated trailer cooling unit, APU, etc. He/She will perform basic shop maintenance to include welding, electrical repairs, etc. as needed. He/She will provide a safe, defect-free vehicle to the operator.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive maintenance routine and make all required repairs

• Make determinations as to safe operation, and repairs of, based on knowledge and training

• Schedule daily maintenance work

• Follow preventative maintenance programs on all machines and equipment

• Review pre-trip and post-trip inspection forms for immediate maintenance requirements

• Ensure all maintenance work performed both internally and externally is performed to company standards

• Monitor vehicle condition and performance to ensure driver compliance of company driving policies

• Manage parts inventory at the most economic level for efficient operation of the system

• Maintain a clean, neat and orderly work area

• Perform additional duties as assigned by management
  

Key Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• 1-2 years’ experience in fleet or commercial maintenance shop environment

• Experience repairing trailers and reefers

• Experience repairing semi-trucks, power units, truck engines, truck systems

• Ability to work specified shift (day or night, weekends, holidays)

• Ability to work for the set wage amount

• Ability to follow work procedures, legal guidelines and safety rules

• Ability to read, understand, and follow directions/instructions

• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures for repairing tractors, trailers, refrigeration units, APU’s, etc

• Ability to lift and move heavy equipment, parts, supplies repeatedly throughout the duration of the shift

• Have appropriate eye, hand and foot coordination to properly use various equipment and/or tools

• Provide own basic hand tools necessary for role

• Basic computer skills to include keyboard, diagnostic lap top PC, email

• Ability to work in a shop environment that may involve multiple mechanics in a single bay

• Participate in a team environment at times and work without direct supervision at times

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, crouch, stoop, reach, stretch, step, climb and work on knees frequently or through the duration of the shift

• Ability to load/unload, lift or move equipment/product which may weigh up to 100 pounds

• Ability to effectively communicate verbally, and in writing, with vendors, drivers, technicians, other mechanics and management

• Current CDL holder or physically and legally able to acquire a CDL preferred

• Industry certification i.e. ASE preferred

• Ability to accept supervisory coaching related to performance, work habits and attitude

• Ability to function as a team member and get along with others
  

This job description is intended to provide a high-level of general requirements for this position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure proper operations.