Diesel Mechanic

DRB Transport; Alma (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms

Paid time off

Time and half pay on major holidays

Call in pay

Full health insurance

Simple IRA

No pay caps

Job summary

DRB Transport in Alma, MI is seeking a diesel mechanic for full-time work. Entry-level pay ranges from $22-$25 per hour with a schedule that varies by season: Summer is Mon-Fri 6am-3pm, plus one weekend monthly (6am-3pm) and one weekend on call; Winter is Mon-Fri 6am-3pm with two weekends per month (6am-3pm).

Candidates should have about 2 years of heavy-duty diesel repair experience, knowledge of suspensions and electrical systems, and be able to handle airbrake procedures and testing.

Qualifications

• Experience as a diesel mechanic is required and certification increases wage.
• Must know airbrake systems and suspensions; electrical diagnosis skills expected.
• Ability to drive a semi-truck in and out of bay doors; use diags and tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine services/maintenance to semi trucks and 8 axle trailers.
• Use diagnostic tools/software to test components.
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections and repairs.

Skills

Diesel mechanic experience

Strong mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting skills

Detail-oriented

Airbrake systems knowledge

Suspensions knowledge

Electrical diagnosis

Drum/disc brakes

Ability to drive semi-truck

Computer programming & diagnosticTools

Education

Diesel mechanic certification preferred

Tools

Diagnostic tools/software

Job description

Alma MI. Full time .Schedule - Summer: M-F 6am-3pm. 1 weekend a month (6am-3pm) and 1 weekend on call.Winter: M-F 6am-3pm and 2 weekends per month (6am-3pm).Must have approx 2 years experience in heavy duty dieselrepair with knowledge of suspensions and electrical.

Entry-level pay ranges from $22-$25 p/hr

We offer

• uniforms
• paid time off
• time and half pay on major holidays
• call in pay
• full health insurance
• simple ira
• no pay caps

Responsibilities:

• Perform routine services/maintenance to semi trucks and 8 axle trailers
• Use diagnostic tools/software to test components
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections and repairs

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a diesel mechanic
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Deadline and detail-oriented
• Must know airbrake systems and suspensions
• Electrical diagnosisDrum/disc brakes
• Ability to drive a semi-truck in and out of bay doors
• Ability to use computer programming and diagnostic tools

Requirements:

• Experience is a must (certification will increase wage)
• Trouble shoot engines and emissions
• Understand airbrake systems
• Be able to fix rear ends and transmissions
• We provide you with full time work and no lay offs. Enjoy a consistent schedule that has you home every night.