Diesel Mechanic

SUMMARY

The Diesel Mechanic performs diagnoses, repair, and modification work on diesel and gas-powered construction equipment, heavy and light trucks, automobiles, and performs other duties as required.   Work may be completed in the workshop or at the customer’s work site, as required.     

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Workshop and on-site diagnosis, troubleshooting, and repair of pickup trucks, automobiles, dump trucks, tractors, motor graders, cranes, generators, material lifts, forklifts, and other diesel and gas-powered heavy equipment.
• Determine the extent of needed repair; inspect used parts to determine the cause of mechanical failure and evaluate whether parts are still useable or need to be replaced
• Overhaul, repair, and adjust engines, standard and automatic transmissions, air and hydraulic brake systems, clutches, differentials, axles and suspension, ignition and electrical systems, computerized and electronic ignition systems, steering and control systems, and generators
• Perform instrumentation repair; repair and replace tracks on bulldozers; grind, seat, and adjust valves; rebuild hydraulic pumps;
• Repair electronically controlled devices on power shovels and other heavy equipment;
• Adjust and repair grader blades and loader bucket assemblies;
• Use a wide variety of test equipment and shop tools;
• Overhaul exhaust systems;
• Make emergency repairs in the field
• Perform routine maintenance and servicing of equipment and trucks; change and repair tires
• Complete work-orders and timecards daily
• Complete jobs in accordance with the quoted labor hour
• Maintain workshop in a clean, organized, and safe manner
• Properly maintain company tool inventory
• Provide excellent customer service to clients

QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying, unless otherwise specified.  Typical ways to obtain these knowledge and abilities include the following:

• Education
  • Technical or trade school certification in mechanical services or related instruction
• Experience
  • One to two years’ experience in the maintenance and servicing of automotive, road construction, or other heavy equipment, including some engine repair work or formal training in engine repair
• Licensure
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license
  • Ability to obtain DBIDS/Rapid Gate base access
• Tools of the Trade
  • Incumbents must provide the basic required tools upon employment and any additional required tools within twelve months of employment.  The Company will provide basic heavy equipment workshop tools as deemed necessary by management

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Knowledge
  • Theory and operation of internal combustion engines and drive train components
  • All components of a motorized vehicle
  • The methods, tools, and equipment used to perform preventative maintenance and servicing of automobiles, light and heavy trucks, and other types of heavy equipment
  • Safety practices to be observed when maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment
• Skills
  • Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools
  • Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it
  • Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed
  • Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
  • Controlling operations of equipment or systems
  • Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
  • Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance
  • Managing one’s own time and the time of others
  • Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Abilities
  • Perform routine and preventative maintenance and simple repairs on motorized equipment, including gas and diesel-powered engines
  • The use of hand and power tools
  • Ability to read and understand technical service manuals
  • Understand and follow oral and written directions
  • Recognize and report defects or malfunctions upon inspection
  • Use impact tools, such as tire guns and sledgehammers

HEALTH, SAFETY, AND ENVIRONMENT (HSE) ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Responsibilities
  • Follow standard safe work procedures
  • Identify and report hazards and environmental aspects
  • Follow reasonable instructions
  • Act responsibly for the safety of self and others
  • Participate in HSE improvement activities
  • Wear designated personal protective equipment
  • Ensure tools are in a safe condition before use
  • Adhere to site safety rules
  • Respond to spills or environmental incidents immediately
• Key Activities
  • Report all unsafe situations immediately to supervisor/manager
  • Take corrective action within own ability and report to supervisor
  • Report all injuries, near hits, and plant or equipment damage
  • Support fellow employees
  • Support HSE committees
  • Ask about and keep informed of workplace hazards
  • Attend training as requested
• Accountability Measures
  • Processes of supervision
  • Current knowledge of HSE committee and discussions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The physical requirements of this position involve very heavy work, which includes exerting more than 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds or more constantly to move objects.
• The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as operating machines where the seeing job is at or within arm’s reach; performing mechanical or skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature such as ones by carpenters, technicians, service people, plumbers, painters, mechanics, etc.
• The worker should be able to hear and distinguish various sounds, such as the voices of co-workers in noisy environments and sounds of operating equipment.
• The ability to distinguish colors, such as color-coded wire and the color of fluids
• The ability to distinguish temperatures of equipment, to avoid burns
• The ability to use impact tools, such as tire guns and sledgehammers, which cause body vibration
• Ability to perform tasks that require manual dexterity, such as welding, assembling small parts, and pouring liquids into receptacles.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Exposure to variable temperatures and weather conditions; confined work spaces; heights, such as on ladders and equipment; high levels of noise; electrical hazards; dust and silica dust; allergens, unpleasant odors; the possibility of experiencing burns, bodily injury; and contact with toxic substances or chemical irritants.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position has no direct supervisory responsibility

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.