Licensed Diesel Truck Technician / Mechanic I

Penske Transportation Solutions; Windsor; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation solutions company in Windsor is looking for a skilled technician to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on vehicles. This role requires proficiency with hand and power tools, as well as the ability to work independently. Key responsibilities include inspecting and servicing engine components, ensuring operational safety, and diagnosing malfunctions. Candidates should have experience in maintenance and a solid understanding of vehicle mechanics.

Qualifications

• Experience with preventive maintenance services.
• Ability to perform duties with little or no supervision.
• Familiarity with hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform all levels of preventive maintenance services.
• Identify warrantable repairs and document on repair order.
• Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, and other parts.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Perform all levels of preventive maintenance services
• Identify warrantable repairs and document on repair order
• Maintain work area appearance and safety
• Road test vehicles when necessary to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly.
• Perform duties with little or no supervision and in a timely and efficient manner
• Use hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, and precision instruments, as well as power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, welding equipment, and jacks and hoists.
• Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.
• Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery.
• Adjust and replace brake, tighten bolts and screws, and reassemble equipment.
• Raise trucks, buses, and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.
• Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts, and pressure gauges.
• Examine and adjust protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices.
• Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications.
• Specialize in repairing and troubleshooting of major components such as engine, transmissions and differentials, to include replacing complete assemblies, turbochargers, fuel system components etc.
• Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor