Diesel Mechanic

Mrtruckinc; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Mrtruckinc is seeking a skilled diesel mechanic to diagnose, trouble shoot, and repair equipment in a shop and field environment. You will inspect trucks and trailers, prioritize workload, order parts, and conduct routine maintenance including oil changes, brakes, and engine work.

The role requires strong reading of blueprints, ability to communicate clearly, safety compliance, and a valid driver’s license with CDL preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have general knowledge of diesel engines, brake systems, and transmission services.
• Able to read, write and speak English effectively.
• Must be able to follow directions and be aware of all safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Inspect trucks/trailers for damage
• Prioritize workload
• Order parts for shop and equipment repair
• Organize and clean shop area including restroom
• Maintain and stock tires
• Schedule oil changes according to mileage
• Conduct routine maintenance on vehicles including changing filters, checking and topping off fluids
• Inspect brakes and replace as needed
• Conduct vehicle repairs including engine, drive train, electrical, belts, pumps and A/C work
• Mount/Dismount tires
• Work takes place in a shop as well as outside
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions

Skills

Diesel engines knowledge

Brake systems knowledge

Transmission services knowledge

Blueprints & schematics reading

English communication

Job description

Description

The mechanic diagnoses, trouble shoots, and repairs equipment using tools. This individual makes modifications and uses good judgment in making cost and time effective repairs.

• Inspect trucks/trailers for damage
• Prioritize workload
• Order parts for shop and equipment repair
• Organize and clean shop area including restroom
• Maintain and stock tires
• Schedule oil changes according to mileage
• Conduct routine maintenance on vehicles including changing filters, checking and topping off fluids, etc…
• Inspect brakes and replace as needed
• Conduct vehicle repairs including but not limited to engine, drive train, electrical, belts, pumps and A/C work
• Mount/Dismount tires

• Work takes place in a shop as well as outside
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Requirements

• Must be able to pass a valid pre-employment drug test
• The employee will be asked to regularly carry 85 lbs
• Must have general knowledge of diesel engines, brake systems, and transmission services
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively both in written format and oral communications
• Must be able to follow directions and be aware of all safety policies
• Must be willing to learn & abide by applicable safety laws/rules
• Must have the ability to multi-task and establish priorities
• Must have the ability to read, write and speak English effectively
• Must have the ability to read blueprints and schematics
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, reach with hands and arms, bend, sit, talk, and listen. The employee is required to use hands to handle, operate or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a CDL is preferred