Diesel Mechanic: Heavy Equipment Diagnostics

Viewpoint, Inc.; Sullivan City (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

IOC Company, L.L.C. seeks a Diesel Mechanic/Service Technician to inspect, diagnose and repair diesel-powered vehicles and heavy equipment, including trucks, forklifts and trailers.

Diagnostic testing, engine/transmission/steering/braking repairs, and field service sit at the core of this role. The position requires 3+ years of service and repair experience with heavy construction equipment, a valid Texas driver license, and the ability to work in varying weather conditions while maintaining

Qualifications

• 3+ years of service and repair experience with heavy construction equipment.
• Valid Texas Driver License; must be insurable.
• Must adhere to safety protocols and demonstrate safe work practices.
• Ability to meet physical demands and work in extreme weather.
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals and diagnostic results.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and troubleshooting equipment failures.
• Provide repair and maintenance to diesel and gasoline engines.
• Adjust and repair ignition, fuel, electrical, hydraulic, and steering systems. Maintain and repair chassis, frames, and bodies. Work with hoisting and jacking equipment, power tools, measuring instruments, gauges, and meters.
• Maintain and repair tires, batteries, brakes, and valves.
• Perform shop management functions such as maintenance scheduling and spare parts inventory control, making estimates of material, labor, and equipment requirements.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area.
• Must Have basic computer proficiency and good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have good organizational skills, meet strict deadlines, and document issues and procedures.
• Must be able to work unsupervised.
• Prefer experience with Cummins, Detroit Diesel, Cat, John Deere, and other various brands.
• Maintenance & Repair and Troubleshooting abilities.
• Mechanical aptitude with required knowledge of: Diesel engines- Transmissions- Electrical systems- Hydraulic systems.
• Preparing work plans after fully scoping out the issues
• Repairing or replacing vehicle transmissions, brakes, engines and other associated parts
• Conducting field visits in the case of an emergency or sudden breakdown
• Test driving repaired vehicles to gauge their performance
• Completing oil changes, wheel balancing, alignment and brake checks
• Proficiency with computerized diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and team members
• Ability to work with hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment. Engine programming and diagnostic training are preferred.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment repair

Diesel engines knowledge

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

IOC Company, L.L.C. seeks a Diesel Mechanic/Service Technician to inspect, diagnose and repair diesel-powered vehicles and heavy equipment, including trucks, forklifts and trailers.

Diagnostic testing, engine/transmission/steering/braking repairs, and field service sit at the core of this role. The position requires 3+ years of service and repair experience with heavy construction equipment, a valid Texas driver license, and the ability to work in varying weather conditions while maintaining