Diesel Mechanic

Burnham Nationwide, Inc.; Mansfield (Tioga County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in heavy equipment services seeks a skilled technician responsible for maintenance and repair of diesel engines and heavy-duty machinery. This role requires proficiency in diagnostic techniques and repairs, along with the ability to manage maintenance histories and instruct others. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of equipment specifications and repair tools.

Qualifications

• Experience with heavy, medium, and light equipment maintenance.
• Proficient in diagnostics using electronic and precision instruments.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled maintenance and repair of diesel and heavy duty equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment to test operational efficiency.
• Keep accurate repair records and oversee semiskilled workers.

Skills

Heavy equipment maintenance and repair techniques

Repair tools and equipment usage

Metal forging, forming and tempering

Arc and acetylene welding

Job description

Responsible for skilled maintenance and repair of diesel and heavy duty equipment, including trucks, road construction and maintenance machinery and vehicles, medium and light weight equipment, and high performance engines. Performs equipment troubleshooting to test operational efficiency and determine cause of malfunction. Prescribes and performs repairs to equipment. May provide lead work direction to semiskilled or unskilled workers. Performs related work as required.

Knowledge of:

• Heavy equipment maintenance and repair techniques sufficient to perform installation, repair, and maintenance on heavy, medium, and lightequipment.
• Heavy equipment repair tools and rebuilding equipment sufficient to make correct and safe use of these in the repair and maintenance of equipment.
• Metal forging, forming and tempering sufficient to repair equipment to working order.
• Arc and acetylene welding sufficient to repair damaged equipment and to modify existing equipment per required specifications.

Ability to:

• Detect, diagnose, and repair mechanical defects sufficient to perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Use electronic, computerized, and/or precision measuring instruments sufficient to diagnose, repair, and maintain equipment.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions sufficient to carry out repair orders and understand maintenance records and equipment specifications.
• Keep repair records sufficient to log, track, and retrieve repair and maintenance histories on equipment.