Diesel Mechanic

ZipRecruiter; Park City (UT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in heavy machinery maintenance is seeking a Diesel Mechanic to oversee maintenance and repair of large production machinery. The ideal candidate will have experience with heavy mobile equipment and diesel-powered trucks, and will ensure efficient operation and thorough documentation of repairs and maintenance.

Qualifications

• Experience with heavy mobile equipment and diesel-powered trucks required.
• Must understand DOT regulations.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on machines.
• Evaluate and repair equipment as needed.
• Document work and maintain shop inventory.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Vocational or community college coursework

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

The Diesel Mechanic will will oversee the performance and maintenance of large production machinery. They will stay busy working on and troubleshooting mechanical and/or other issues that arise with both heavy mobile equipment and diesel-powered trucks.

Requirements:

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Performs preventive maintenance inspections and service on machines.

· Evaluate and repair any truck/piece of equipment that is not in good working order.

· Thoroughly cleans machines and machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling as necessary.

· Oils and lubricates moving parts on machines to ensure effective performance.

· Records and reports damaged, worn, or broken parts and document accordingly.

· Orders and installs replacement parts for machines.

· Identifies the causes of unexpected breakdowns of machines.

· Repairs broken machines quickly and efficiently.

· Prepares reports documenting work performed.

· Cleans, organizes, inventories, stocks, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies.

· Communicates daily with management about any issues surrounding work building and/or equipment.

· Coordinates with managers to schedule regular maintenance on machines.

· Collaborates with product manager or plant engineer regarding new products being added and modifications that will be required.

· Makes necessary modifications and implements tests runs; confers with product manager regarding test results and makes additional alterations to machinery as required.

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Experience working on and troubleshooting issues with both heavy mobile equipment and diesel-powered trucks.

· Must have thorough understanding of DOT regulations.

· Mechanically inclined with great problem-solving skills.

· Works well independently and with others.

· Good communication skills.

· Organized with attention to detail.

· Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment.

Education and Experience:

· Some vocational or community college with related coursework or equivalent experience, required.

· Bilingual , not required.

· Current CDL license a plus.

· Mobile equipment operating experience a plus.

Physical Requirements:

· Prolonged periods standing and walking.

· Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery.

· Must be able to visually inspect machines.

· Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.