Fleet Diesel Mechanic

Required Minimum Education/Experience:

• 3-5 year's experience servicing and repairing mechanical components, diagnosing problems and performing maintenance on vehicles.
• Must have a Valid Driver's License and the ability to meet all driving qualifications.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly, 75 pounds on occasion.
• Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written. Strong mathematical aptitude.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and mandatory ergonomics medical exam required.
• Ability to drive and park a tractor trailer.
• Knowledge of refrigeration maintenance and diagnostics is highly desired.
• Experience servicing tractor trailers and refrigerated commercial vehicles.

Responsibilities:

• Perform basic maintenance including checking fluid levels, changing the oil/filter and tire rotation on all types of trucks and vehicles.
• Perform general mechanical repairs to vehicles including trouble shooting problems and identifying solutions in reducing future malfunctions.
• Inspection of diesel and non-diesel engines, machinery and transmissions.
• Follow preventive maintenance servicing schedule.
• Complete all repairs of vehicles in accordance with DOT and State laws.
• Test drive and deliver trucks when needed.
• Will calibrate temperature of refrigeration equipment.
• Help maintain a clean shop area keeping tools and equipment organized and clean.
• Document all repairs performed and keep records of gauge readings and amounts of supplies used.
• Report any questionable damage or mechanical issues to management.