Diesel Mechanic (KG)

King & George; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

King & George in Brownsville, TX seeks a Diesel Mechanic to diagnose, service, and repair a wide range of fleet vehicles and specialized equipment. This full-time position requires performing preventive maintenance, addressing hydraulic systems, and coordinating with teams to keep fleet assets available and safe.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of related experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to operate heavy machinery, use diagnostic equipment, and handle emergency

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five+ years of related experience.
• Must be able to pass a background check and have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, perform maintenance, and repair on light, medium, and heavy vehicles and equipment
• Service vehicles with fuel, oil, and coolant; perform preventive maintenance by checking battery, tires, coolant, oil levels, and hydraulic/brake fluids
• Perform skilled repair on gasoline-powered equipment and vehicles; replace bearings, seals, brake components, and related parts
• Repair, overhauls, replaces and rebuilds engines and components
• Diagnose, maintain and repair hydraulic systems
• Coordinate with administration and other trades to complete projects/work orders
• Maintain availability of equipment by performing and assisting in maintenance/repair
• Install and remove auxiliary equipment
• Respond to emergencies to resolve safety concerns
• Maintain tools and equipment to keep them ready for use

Skills

Operate heavy machinery

Diagnose vehicle faults

Preventive maintenance

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Use diagnostic equipment

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Five+ years of related experience

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Welder

Hydraulic press

Battery tester

Power washer

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: FL002 - City of Brownsville Fleet Brownsville TX - Brownsville, TX 78521

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Not Specified

Travel Percentage: None

Job Category: Automotive

Job Title: Diesel Mechanic

Department: Fleet Maintenance & Operations

Job Summary

The Heavy Equipment Mechanic under general supervision, diagnose, maintain, repair, and service a wide variety of fleet vehicles, equipment, and specialized vehicles.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Duties/Responsibilities

• Diagnose, perform maintenance, and repair on light, medium, and heavy vehicles and equipment


• Service vehicles with fuel, oil, and coolant; perform preventive maintenance by checking items such as battery condition, tire air pressure, coolant and oil levels, and hydraulic and brake fluid levels


• Performs skilled repair and maintenance on a variety of gasoline-powered equipment and vehicles, such as replacing bearings, axle seals, brake master cylinders, resurfacing brake drums and rotors, etc.


• Repairs, overhauls, replaces and rebuilds engine and various components of vehicles and equipment


• Diagnose, maintain and repair hydraulic systems


• Coordinates with administration and other trades to complete projects/work orders efficiently


• Perform and assist in the maintenance and repair of light, medium, and heavy vehicles and equipment to ensure the availability of equipment


• Conduct installation and removal of auxiliary equipment


• Responds to emergencies to resolve immediate safety concerns


• Maintains tools and equipment to ensure the availability of equipment in safe operating condition

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to operate and give instructions for proper operation of light, medium, and heavy vehicles and equipment


• Ability to diagnose the failure of vehicles and equipment from the trade knowledge and to use diagnostic equipment and decide how properly repair


• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance; this includes the ability to operate, calibrate, tune, and synchronize, and perform a complex rapid adjustment on equipment, machinery, and tools such as motor vehicles, motorized equipment, mechanic tools, drill press, welder, forklift, hydraulic press, battery tester, steam cleaner, power washer, and related materials used in performing essential functions


• Ability to explain, demonstrate and clarify to others within well-established policies, procedures, and standards. Ability to follow specific instructions and respond to simple requests from others


• Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; calculate percentage and decimals


• Ability to recognize and identify individual characteristics of colors and odor to determine the condition of fluids, shapes to distinguish objects clearly, sounds to determine if the equipment is operating correctly, track down malfunctions, and textures to detect wear


• Ability to use a computer to document work and work order status and perform parts requests to ensure accurate communications

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent


• At least five years of related experience required

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged period of standing, bending, reaching, and working with hands


• Occasional periods of prolonged exposure to loud noises


• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds at times


• Ability to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands as necessary


• Ability to hear and see to position and safety requirement levels


• Occasional exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, and chemicals

Special Qualifications/Requirements

• Must be able to successfully pass as required a federal, state, or local government's background investigation


• Valid state driver's license required

Disclaimer

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and that additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Qualifications

Job Description last updated June 28, 2022