Diesel & Hydraulic Shop Mechanic — Hands-on Tech, 401K

Sudden Service; Bessemer (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription

Dental

Vision

Vacation

10 Holidays

401K

Job summary

Sudden Service in Alabama is hiring a Diesel Mechanic/Service Technician to inspect and repair lift trucks and related equipment. You will diagnose engines (gasoline, diesel, propane), repair cooling, fuel, electrical, and exhaust systems, and perform preventative maintenance while documenting work performed.

The role requires 3 years of diesel hydraulics experience, ability to read blueprints, basic computer skills, and the physical capacity to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• This role requires stooping, bending, climbing, and the capability of lifting 50 pounds.
• Basic computer skills required to document work and access manuals.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and other technical material.

Responsibilities

• Inspects lift trucks and equipment to determine extent of repairs.
• Performs repairs on gasoline, diesel, and propane engines with minimal instruction.
• Inspects, adjusts, and repairs components as needed.
• Repairs cooling, fuel, electrical, and exhaust systems using diagnostic tools.
• Performs preventative maintenance as needed to improve fleet condition and performance.
• Operates equipment to troubleshoot and test equipment as needed.
• Maintains records of all maintenance performed.
• Assists parts department in shipping and receiving of motor freight.
• Takes service calls and provides assistance when the Service Manager is unavailable.
• Cleans and maintains garage area as needed.
• Other related duties as required.

Skills

Diesel mechanics

Hydraulics

Blueprint reading

Basic computer skills

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Welding

Education

Some vocational schooling in hydraulics and diesel repair

Three years diesel hydraulics experience

Job description

Sudden Service in Alabama is hiring a Diesel Mechanic/Service Technician to inspect and repair lift trucks and related equipment. You will diagnose engines (gasoline, diesel, propane), repair cooling, fuel, electrical, and exhaust systems, and perform preventative maintenance while documenting work performed.

The role requires 3 years of diesel hydraulics experience, ability to read blueprints, basic computer skills, and the physical capacity to lift up to 50 pounds.