Diesel Mechanic 1st Shift

freshexpress; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

freshexpress in Columbia, SC is seeking a Diesel Mechanic to service, repair, and maintain fleet equipment with focus on FMCSR compliance and safety.

The role uses diagnostic equipment to identify engine, transmission, and electrical issues, oversees shop services, maintains inventories, and ensures a safe, clean work environment. CDL preferred and lifting requirements apply.

Qualifications

• 1+ years heavy diesel mechanic experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• DOT Break certified preferred.
• CDL strongly preferred.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Use diagnostic equipment to access and identify engine, transmission and electrical failures.
• Oversee Truck/Trailer shop services.
• Document truck/trailer maintenance.
• Monitor FMCSR compliance and applicable laws.
• Monitor inventories of oils, lubricants, and DEF.
• Maintain vehicle fueling systems and filters.
• Maintain tire rotation and tracking program.
• Keep equipment road-worthy.
• Ensure maintenance shop is safe and clean.
• Conduct inventory inspection of tools and equipment.
• Order maintenance parts, equipment, and lubricants.

Skills

Heavy diesel mechanic

CDL preferred

Education

Technical College/Certificate

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Hours: Monday Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM

The Diesel Mechanic ensures that the company equipment is serviced, repaired, and maintained as required by DOT and Manufactures Warranty(s). The Diesel Mechanic will work directly with leadership of Transportation to ensure compliance of Parts 393 & 396 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation (FMCSR).

Job Responsibilities:

• Use diagnostic equipment to access and identify engine, transmission and electrical potential failures and abuse.
• Oversee Truck/Trailer shop services
• Properly documents truck/trailer maintenance
• Monitor to assure the vehicle maintenance program is following the FMCSR and applicable laws.
• Monitor inventories of all oils, lubricants, and Diesel Exhaust Fuel (DEF)
• Maintain vehicle fueling systems assure pump operational and filter changed.
• Maintain proper truck/trailer tire rotation and tracking program.
• Assure all equipment stays road worthy.
• Ensure maintenance shop is a safe and clean work environment
• Conduct 10% inventory inspection of tools and equipment
• Order maintenance parts, equipment, and lubricants

Requirements:

• 1+ years Heavy diesel mechanic experience
• Technical College/Certificate in lieu of experience preferred
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• DOT Break certified preferred.
• Valid driver's license (CDL Strongly Preferred)
• Experience driving yard jockeys/tractors and tractor trailers preferred
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.

Other Information:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer