Diesel Mechanic II

Weisinger Inc.; Willis (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 team. In this role, you will perform essential mechanical troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance on various vehicles and heavy equipment. The position requires a strong commitment to safety and efficiency while working in diverse environments. You will be part of a dynamic team, ensuring that all equipment is maintained to the highest standards. If you have a passion for mechanics and a desire to work in a challenging yet rewarding environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in diesel mechanics with knowledge of gas/diesel engines.
• Ability to perform mechanical troubleshooting and repairs effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventive maintenance and repair of heavy equipment and engines.
• Document and organize maintenance activities and reports.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical Repair

Attention to Detail

Safety Consciousness

Physical Labor

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Volt/Ohmmeter

Pressure Gauges

Tachometers

Micrometer

Specific Gravity Meter

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Corporate Headquarters - Willis, TX

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Diesel Mechanic

Experience Diesel Mechanic needed.

Summary

Perform routine and some mid-level mechanical troubleshooting, repairs and maintenance of vehicles, rotating and stationary equipment, gas/diesel engines, drilling rigs, mud pumps, gear boxes, hydraulics and heavy equipment, and associated electrical systems in a manner to achieve optimal safety, efficiency, quality, and reliability, and staff morale and teamwork by performing the following duties.

This position requires consistent physical labor, attention to detail, and safety consciousness. All employees of Weisinger Incorporated must agree to perform work out of town or at night, on the weekends and on holidays with short notice and for an extended period as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Properly document, organize and file correspondence, reports and records related to Mechanical Department activities.
• Conduct preventive/routine maintenance, mechanical troubleshooting, and repair of rotating and stationary equipment, gas/diesel engines, drilling rigs, mud pumps, gear boxes, hydraulics, and heavy equipment, associated electrical systems, and/or other equipment as assigned.
• Maintain knowledge of current developments in the field of preventive maintenance, lubrication, and repair of the rotating and stationary equipment in assigned area of responsibility.
• Leave vehicles, equipment, and tools in operable condition. Immediately report all maintenance issues to supervisor, which includes repairing/replacing broken tools. Discontinue use of broken items and dispose of broken tools that cannot be repaired.
• Operate vehicles and comply with all Department of Transportation rules and regulations.
• If employee maintains a commercial driver’s license, complete driver vehicle inspection reports before and after operating commercially regulated vehicles. Submit inspection reports after each shift. It is the employee’s responsibility to review weight limits and monitor hours of service for compliance.
• When moving equipment, observe job site and assist as needed to prevent damage and destruction of equipment or property.
• Use handling tools such as tongs and wrenches.
• Store and care for all tools, spare parts, equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Perform basic housekeeping including but not limited to disposing of garbage and organizing job site, crew truck and employee lockers before, during and after shift.
• Mix drilling fluid, cement and chemicals.
• Follow all safety regulations, policies, principles, and procedures.
• Use all appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Immediately notify supervisor about injuries to self or crew members.
• Must be available by phone and be readily available to report to work as needed at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned, which may include working in another department as needed.

Qualifications

Qualification

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent experience.
• Minimum of four years verifiable experience and extensive knowledge of troubleshooting/repair/maintenance of gas/diesel engines, drilling rigs, mud pumps, gear boxes, hydraulics and heavy equipment, including basic knowledge of the associated electrical systems.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License preferred.

Language Skills

• Ability to speak, write, read and understand English required for basic job function.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical or safety procedures, manuals and standards.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals in English and metric units.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Special Equipment Skills

Ability to develop a working knowledge of basic analytical equipment including:

• volt/ohmmeter
• pressure gauges
• tachometers
• micrometer
• specific gravity meter
• other engine and machinery calibrating equipment

Ability to operate a tractor, backhoe or forklift preferred.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Physical Demands

• Balance and stability are required.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted, and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; taste or smell and lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, assisted.
• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to distinguish color and ability to adjust focus required.
• This position requires full use of arms and back and is comprised of repetitive motions.
• Stamina is required as employees may routinely work physically demanding shifts of up to or more than 12 hours per shift, 7 days a week.
• If employee maintains CDL compliance with 37 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 4 (which includes but is not limited to satisfactory Texas Department of Transportation physical exam and random drug testing) required.

Work Environment

The work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts at eye level or overhead; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration; mud; grease; and diesel fuel. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, and icy surfaces. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

The employee primarily works in an outdoor environment with extreme heat/cold; direct sunlight; wet and/or humid conditions; and other outside weather conditions.