DIESEL MECHANIC

ZipRecruiter; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Diesel Mechanic to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing a variety of diesel-powered vehicles and machines. Your expertise will ensure that heavy equipment operates efficiently and safely. This is an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to vital operations in the transportation sector. If you have a passion for mechanics and a commitment to excellence, this position offers a chance to advance your career in a supportive environment that values your skills and contributions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in diesel mechanics required.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of repair practices and tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair on heavy-duty trucks and equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctions in various systems.

Skills

Diagnosing mechanical malfunctions

Repairing electrical systems

Using hand tools and mechanized tools

Reading manuals and schematics

Rebuilding engines

Tools

Welders

Mills

Lathes

Plasma cutters

Job description

Job Description

Location: San Antonio/ China Grove 78263

A Diesel Mechanic inspects, diagnoses, and repairs diesel-powered vehicles and machines, such as trucks, forklifts, and trailers. Their main duties include running diagnostic tests on vehicles, replacing the vehicles’ engine, transmission, steering mechanism, or braking system, and test driving the vehicle to determine if they properly fixed the maintenance issue.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance and repair activities on various pieces of heavy equipment including but not limited to heavy-duty trucks and semi-tractors, material spreaders, and military vehicles.
• Diagnoses, services, and repairs various systems found on heavy equipment such as mechanical and computer electronic controls, air brake systems, transmissions, and pneumatic systems.
• Troubleshoots malfunctions in the equipment and repairs them.
• Repairs and services track drive sprockets, rails, idler wheels, hydraulic reversers, and brake bands.
• Fabricates, modifies, and installs special equipment or replacement parts using mills, lathes, welders, and plasma cutters.
• Performs routine maintenance checks and adjustments on fluid levels, hoses, belts, brakes, tires, and clutches; changes filters and oil, and lubricates vehicles and motor-driven equipment.
• Services, diagnoses, repairs, and maintains speed tandem drive axles with air or electric shift.
• Tunes gas and diesel engines, services valves, fuel filters, and turbochargers.

Diagnoses problems, disassembles units, repairs, or replaces parts, and reassembles units in the following systems:

• Brakes: Repairs or replaces shoes, pads, drums, hoses, calipers, and heavy-duty air brakes.
• Cooling: Flushes radiator, replaces hoses, and repairs or replaces radiator and water pump.
• Drive: Repairs and replaces drive shafts, differential, axle, and transmissions.
• Electrical: Repairs or replaces fuses, batteries, lights, and computer controls.
• Exhaust and Emissions Control: Replaces mufflers, catalytic converters, and pipes.
• Heating and Air Conditioning: Repairs or replaces heater cores and recharges air conditioning systems.
• Hydraulic: Repairs or replaces pumps, hoses, and cylinders.
• Air: Repairs or replaces compressors, air dryers, and brake valves.
• Steering and Suspension System: Aligns and balances wheels, repairs or replaces tie rods and shock absorbers.
• Coupling Devices: Adjusts, repairs, inspects, and replaces fifth wheel hitches.
• Overhauls engines and replaces engines.
• Maintains service logs and records of maintenance on vehicles.
• Prepares work orders and cost materials estimates.
• Keeps tools, equipment, and work area clean and organized.
• May assist in training lower-level workers in mechanical repair techniques.
• Road tests vehicles.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of motor vehicles.
• Knowledge of safety issues in the use of tools and equipment.
• Skill in the use of various hand tools and mechanized tools.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic malfunctions.
• Ability to read manuals and schematics.
• Ability to rebuild engines and communicate with other mechanics about repair work.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience.

Company Description

Labor On Demand, Inc. (LOD Staffing) is a knowledgeable and passionate employment agency servicing the Austin and San Antonio metropolitan area. We strive to bring the right people together with the right jobs. Join our team today and let us help you find your next exciting career opportunity.