Auto/Diesel Mechanic

Western Lehigh Services; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Lehigh Services is seeking an Auto/Diesel Mechanic to repair and replace parts for company vehicles, ensuring safe and efficient operation to meet driver needs. You will maintain and service trucks and equipment (gas & diesel), inspect vehicles, and perform regular maintenance across shifts.

A valid driver's license, at least 2 years of mechanic experience, and a DOT/drug testing compliance are required. Ownership of tools and steel-toe boots are expected.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of mechanic experience.
• Current valid driver's license required.
• Subject to DOT and/or pre-employment drug testing.
• Preferred Class A CDL license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular maintenance on machinery, systems, and automotive vehicles.
• Meet with drivers to understand concerns and identify the issue.
• Assemble mechanical components according to specifications.
• Examine machines and oversee diagnostic tests to determine functionality problems.
• Design a plan of action for maintenance tasks and upgrades.
• Maintain work logs, repairs, and maintenance records.
• Monitor inventory and order parts when necessary.
• Offer consultation on maintenance and preventative procedures to users.
• Perform vehicle assessments and state inspections.
• Repair or replace vehicle transmissions, brakes, engines, oil changes, wheel balancing, alignments, etc.
• Conduct field visits during emergencies or breakdowns.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Diagnostic testing

Team collaboration

Equipment operation

Tools

Personal tools

Job description

Job Description:

The Auto/Diesel Mechanic will repair and replace parts for company vehicles while in collaboration with team members to ensure a vehicle is safely and efficiently operating to the driver's needs.

Maintain and service all company trucks and equipment (gas & diesel) at proper interval. Daily operations to make sure company trucks, trailers and equipment are in good, safe working condition for day-to-day and all shift schedules. Make sure all company trucks and trailers are inspected before due date. Pickup parts or material when asked. Shop maintenance work. Must carry and maintain a current valid Driver's License and have at least 2 years Mechanic experience. Steel toe boots required and must have your own tools. Subject to D.O.T. and/or pre-employment drug testing.

Preferred:

• Class "A" CDL license
• Heavy equipment maintenance experience
• Small engine repair experience
• Hydraulic repair experience

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Conduct regular maintenance on machinery, systems, and automotive vehicles.
• Meet with the drivers to better understand their concerns and identify the issue.
• Assemble mechanical components according to specifications.
• Examine machines and oversee diagnostic tests to determine functionality problems.
• Design a plan of action for all maintenance tasks and upgrades.
• Maintain work logs, repairs, and maintenance records.
• Monitor inventory and order new parts when necessary.
• Offer consultation on maintenance and preventative procedures to machine and vehicle users.
• Perform vehicle assessments.
• Perform state inspections.
• Repairing or replacing vehicle transmissions, brakes, engines, completing oil changes, wheel balancing, alignments etc. and other parts.
• Conducting field visits in case of an emergency or sudden breakdown.
• Completing oil changes, wheel balancing, alignments etc.
• Perform other duties assigned.