Diesel Engine Mechanic: Diagnostics & Repairs

Morris County; Wharton (NJ); On-site; USD 67,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority in Wharton, NJ seeks a diesel engine mechanic to maintain and repair diesel engines in motor vehicles and construction equipment.

Under direction, you will diagnose troubles, disassemble engines, replace parts, and perform related mechanical tasks, including occasional gasoline engine work and test drives, with CDL A may be required depending on vehicle class. The role is based at 370 Richard Mine Road, Wharton, NJ.

Qualifications

• One year of training in diesel engine repair at an accredited community college or vocational school.
• Two years of experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of diesel engines.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains diesel engines using hand tools, precision measuring instruments, and machines common to the trade.
• Diagnoses trouble, disassembles engines, and examines parts for defects and excessive wear.
• Reconditions and replaces parts such as pistons, bearings, gears, valves, and bushings, using engine lathes, boring machines, hand tools, and precision measuring instruments.
• May weld and cut parts using arc welding and flame cutting equipment.
• May repair and maintain gasoline engines.
• May perform a variety of mechanical tasks involved in the repair and maintenance of motor vehicles and/or construction equipment.
• May test drive motor vehicles and/or construction equipment on public streets.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Skills

Diesel engine repair

Vehicle maintenance

Troubleshooting

Education

Train in diesel engine repair (1 year)

2 years diesel engine experience

Job description

Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority in Wharton, NJ seeks a diesel engine mechanic to maintain and repair diesel engines in motor vehicles and construction equipment.

Under direction, you will diagnose troubles, disassemble engines, replace parts, and perform related mechanical tasks, including occasional gasoline engine work and test drives, with CDL A may be required depending on vehicle class. The role is based at 370 Richard Mine Road, Wharton, NJ.