DIESEL MECHANIC

Nexus Disposal; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 3,444,000 - 3,995,040; Full time

Job summary

Nexus Disposal in Houston, TX is hiring a Diesel Mechanic to safely operate, repair, and maintain our fleet of heavy-duty diesel trucks and equipment. You will diagnose, repair, and perform routine maintenance ensuring reliability and safety on our vehicles.

Responsibilities include road testing, parts procurement, and maintaining accurate maintenance records. You will train junior technicians while following DOT/OSHA regulations and company safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED desired but not required.
• Valid driver's license.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a diesel mechanic.
• Must meet safety-sensitive criteria per company standards.
• Must have own tools for the position.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair heavy diesel, CNG, gas, and electrical equipment and vehicles.
• Evaluate mechanical and electrical problems using diagnostic equipment.
• Perform routine vehicle maintenance and preventive care.
• Check and repair electrical and cooling systems; install heaters and accessories.
• Conduct road tests to troubleshoot and ensure safe repairs.
• Read and interpret vehicle condition reports and repair orders; coordinate with supervisors and drivers.

Skills

Communication

Diagnostic equipment operation

Preventive maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Diesel engine knowledge

Teamwork

Reading vehicle reports

DOT/OSHA regulations knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Welding equipment

Hand tools

Inspection tools

Job description

Job Location: Houston, TX 77041

Salary Range: $25.00 - $29.00 Hourly

The Diesel Mechanic at Nexus Disposal is responsible for safely operating, repairing, rebuilding, and performing mechanical and electrical maintenance on the company's fleet of heavy-duty diesel trucks and equipment. This role is crucial in ensuring the proper performance and safety of our vehicles and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair heavy diesel, CNG, gas, and electrically operated equipment and vehicles.


• Evaluate mechanical and electrical problems using diagnostic equipment.


• Perform routine vehicle maintenance and preventive care.


• Check and repair electrical and cooling systems, as well as install heaters and similar accessories.


• Conduct road tests on vehicles to troubleshoot problems and ensure proper and safe completion of repairs.


• Perform road calls to make repairs on trucks that break down while on collection routes.


• Weld and perform minor bodywork as needed.


• Read and interpret VCRs (vehicle condition reports) and repair orders, communicating with supervisors and drivers for clarification of problems.


• Plan and schedule repairs and procure all necessary parts for successful completion.


• Maintain accurate and updated preventive maintenance records.


• Assist with the training of maintenance technicians.


• Operate tools, equipment, and machinery following company safety procedures.


• Maintain a clean and safe work area in compliance with company and OSHA standards, ensuring shop equipment and tools are in safe operating condition.


• Correct unsafe conditions in the work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to the supervisor immediately.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired but not required.


• Valid driver's license.


• Minimum of one (1) year experience as a diesel mechanic.


• Must meet relevant criteria for safety-sensitive functions according to company standards.


• Must have own tools appropriate for the position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.


• Knowledge of all tools required to perform repairs and maintenance on vehicles.


• Ability to follow schedules, instructions, technical manuals, maintenance guidelines, and other procedures associated with the maintenance of the company fleet.


• Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.


• Ability to prioritize workload and meet time-sensitive deadlines.


• Ability to be a self-starter capable of working effectively in a team environment or as an individual contributor.


• Ability to read, write, and comprehend reports and associated documents.


• Ability to understand and follow oral instructions.


• Knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and other related state and federal regulations.

Physical/Mental Demands

• Ability to stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, taste, and smell.


• Continuous concentrated mental and visual attention required.


• Visual requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.


• Frequent physical effort, including handling tools and equipment, is required.


• Ability to frequently lift/push/pull up to 100 pounds.

Working Conditions

• Frequently exposed to loud noise, humidity, hot and cold weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes, and airborne particles.


• Occasionally work in high precarious places.


• The work environment is usually loud.