Diesel Mechanic

CalPortland; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Portland seeks a Diesel Mechanic to repair commercial trucks and equipment. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, maintenance, and ensuring safety compliance. This full-time position requires excellent communication skills, the ability to work in various environments, and owning personal tools. Comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Health and welfare plans

Life insurance

Retirement program

Qualifications

• Must have own tools.
• Experience with diesel engine troubleshooting.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Service equipment according to a planned schedule.
• Troubleshoot and repair commercial trucks.
• Maintain accurate parts inventory.

Skills

Diesel engine troubleshooting

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in extreme conditions

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Own tools

Job description

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The Diesel Mechanic is responsible for safely and properly repairing commercial trucks and various equipment in the repair shop setting and out on road calls.

At CalPortland, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. All regular full time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental and vision plans. Other benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and retirement program. The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.

Responsibilities

• Service equipment according to a planned schedule and in a timely manner
• Troubleshoot, repair and clean commercial trucks and equipment which may include removal of concrete buildup
• Check, prioritize and repair equipment write-ups based on safety issues, customer service issues, PM issues and less critical issues
• Keeps documentation on all repairs and consistently communicates status of downed vehicles to shop manager and dispatch
• Assists in maintaining accurate parts inventory by keeping parts in their designated place and recording parts removed
• Responsible for working in a safe manner, reporting all incidents/injuries to management as soon as they occur
• Attends safety meetings as scheduled by management
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Requirements/Qualifications

• Safety Sensitive Position
• Must have own tools
• Diesel engine troubleshooting skills with various engine manufacturers
• Experience with basic fabrication, use and application of welders and gas torch systems
• Experience preforming preventative maintenance
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Physical Requirements: climbing, stooping, bending, squatting, twisting, pushing, pulling, frequent lifting of 50 pounds, occasional lifting of 75 to 100 pounds, stretching, driving/sitting, using pneumatic and power tools
• Ability to work in extremes of hot and cold weather and wet environments
• Current Commercial Driver’s License preferred

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. FMCSA regulated and Safety Sensitive positions require on-going drug and alcohol testing.

Location:

Portland, OR, US, 97210

Job Type: Hourly - Full-Time

Nearest Major Market: Portland Oregon
Job Segment: Diesel Mechanic, Auto Mechanic, Maintenance Mechanic, Mechanic, Manufacturing, Automotive, Operations