Diesel Mechanic

Cars Transport; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Medical, Vision, Dental

Company paid life insurance

401(k) plan

Flexible hours

Job summary

CARS TRANSPORT LOGISTCS, based in Merrillville, IN, seeks a diesel mechanic to inspect, diagnose, and repair diesel engines and vehicle systems for heavy trucks. The role emphasizes welding capability, tool operation, and adherence to safety standards.

We value meticulous attention to detail, teamwork, and strong problem-solving skills. Flexible hours and comprehensive benefits are provided for eligible staff.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of a vehicle, its electrical system, and the mechanisms of a diesel engine.
• Basic knowledge of computer systems and other relevant electronics
• Comfortable using mechanical and electrical power tools
• Welding experience necessary
• Heavy Truck diesel and fabrication experience necessary
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork/Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• A valid driver's license
• Must be able to pass a drug test

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly examine the vehicle damages
• Running diagnostic tests on diesel engines and interpreting the results to offer suitable solutions
• Inspecting vehicle systems, including suspensions, steering and exhausts
• Maintaining record of parts inventory and serviced vehicles
• Analyzing diagnostic test results
• Complies with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
• Enhances maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
• Corrects vehicle deficiencies

Skills

Diesel engine knowledge

Electrical system knowledge

Power tools usage

Teamwork

Communication skills

Problem solving

Tools

Welding equipment

Diagnostic testing tools

Job description

Diesel Mechanic

CARS TRANSPORT LOGISTCS

is in the business of auto transportation. Based in Merrillville, IN, we service the entire continental US. With over 20 years of industry experience, our team of dedicated drivers provides industry leading service to the auto dealership and auto auction marketplaces.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Thoroughly examine the vehicle damages
• Running diagnostic tests on diesel engines and interpreting the results to offer suitable solutions
• Inspecting vehicle systems, including suspensions, steering and exhausts
• Maintaining record of parts inventory and serviced vehicles
• Analyzing diagnostic test results
• Complies with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
• Enhances maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
• Corrects vehicle deficiencies

REQUIREMENTS:

• Advanced knowledge of a vehicle, its electrical system, and the mechanisms of a diesel engine
• Basic knowledge of computer systems and other relevant electronics
• Comfortable using mechanical and electrical power tools
• Welding experience necessary
• Heavy Truck diesel and fabrication experience necessary
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork/Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• A valid driver's license
• Must be able to pass a drug test

BENEFITS:

• Generous amount of PTO
• Medical, Vision, Dental
• Company paid life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible hours