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Diesel Mechanic

American Iron and Metal

Diesel Mechanic

Colton, CA +1 location
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Essential Duties:

    • Plans and coordinates tasks and activities of company’s fleet auto repair shop, working on gas- and diesel-powered vehicles, trucks, and heavy equipment.
    • Prepares maintenance schedules for motor vehicles and heavy equipment; notifies drivers and operators when maintenance is to be performed.
    • Operates diagnostic equipment to determine repairs that need to be made.
    • Performs repairs and maintenance for company vehicles and equipment.
    • Maintains database of maintenance and repair records for company vehicles and equipment.
    • Oversees shop inventory, orders parts, shop supplies, and equipment.
    • Ensures all applicable safety standards and regulations are followed in facility.
    • Cleaning, lubricating, and conducting routine services on heavy-duty vehicles.
    • Cleaning and servicing of machine attachments like winches, blades, and side booms.
    • Reporting damaged or faulty equipment to management.
    • Assemble mechanical components according to specifications.
    • Design a plan of action for all maintenance tasks and upgrades.
    • Offer consultation on maintenance and preventative procedures to machine and vehicle users.
    • Performs other related duties as assigned.
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    Education/Experience:

    5-10 years of experience preferred. Must have electrical, hydraulic, AC experience, recycling, and metal industry preferred. High School degree or equivalent.

    Language Skills:

    Will be required to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos, to write correspondence, memos, and schedule; to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to guests, clients, and fellow staff.

    Mathematical Skills:

    Basic math skills required.

    Reasoning Ability: Problem solving, reasoning, and “thinking out of the box” will be a constant requirement; in addition, applying common sense understanding to better serve our guests’ needs.

    Physical Demands:

    • Physically able to conduct inspections and carry equipment used for inspections.
    • Prolonged periods of walking and standing.
    • Must be able to lift up, push and pull to 40 pounds at a time.
    • Consistently climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crawls or crouches.
    • Consistently turning and moving of hands, arms, feet, and legs.

    Vision Requirements:

    Regularly uses close, distance, color, and peripheral vision as well as depth perception. Ability to adjust focus.

    Environment/Noise:

    Often works outdoors in both hot and cold temperatures. Occasionally works in wet areas.

    Job Knowledge, Skill and Ability Preferences

    • Extensive knowledge of gasoline and diesel engine repair.
    • Ability to diagnosed fault codes and computerized equipment.
    • Extensive knowledge of vehicle, truck, and heavy equipment repair.
    • Ability to visually diagnose mechanical issues.
    • Strong attention to detail.
    • Must be able to successfully complete assignments or tasks with little supervision.
    • Must be able to work in a team environment and collaborate with coworkers to accomplish all work goals and assigned tasks.
    • Aware of the alarm sound and signals for starting the equipment or systems.
    • Must be able to work safely in a fast-paced environment.

    Additional Information

    • A competitive wage, vacation, benefits and a 401k matching program
    • The tools and support needed to be successful in your career and professional development
    • A dynamic & rewarding work environment that is also a lot of fun!
  • Locations
    Colton, CA • Muscatine, IA