Diesel Engine Technician — Diagnostics & Repair

Morris County Government; New Jersey; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority is seeking a diesel engine mechanic to perform maintenance and repair on diesel engines in various vehicles and equipment. Responsibilities include diagnosing issues, disassembly, and part reconditioning using precision tools, welding, and test driving when needed.

Applicants should have a valid New Jersey driver’s license and may be required to possess a CDL A. A one-year diesel repair program and two years of experience are expected.

Qualifications

• One year of training in diesel engine repair (accredited program).
• 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 mechanical tasks involved in repair and maintenance of motor vehicles and/or construction equipment.
• May test drive motor vehicles and/or construction equipment on public streets.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Diesel engines

Use hand tools

Precision measuring

Tools

Engine lathe

Boring machines

Arc welding

Flame cutting

Job description

Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority is seeking a diesel engine mechanic to perform maintenance and repair on diesel engines in various vehicles and equipment. Responsibilities include diagnosing issues, disassembly, and part reconditioning using precision tools, welding, and test driving when needed.

Applicants should have a valid New Jersey driver’s license and may be required to possess a CDL A. A one-year diesel repair program and two years of experience are expected.