Diesel Techician

Hogan Transportation; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to provide essential repair and maintenance for trucks and tractors. This role involves diagnosing issues, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring vehicles are safe for operation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in using hand and power tools, along with an understanding of welding techniques. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to the reliability of our fleet and help maintain our commitment to excellence in transportation services.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of hand, air, and power tools required for maintenance.
• Basic understanding of welding and cutting procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventive maintenance and DOT inspections on trucks.
• Diagnose and repair various systems including brakes and electrical.

Skills

Diagnose and repair equipment

Preventive maintenance

Effective communication

Teamwork

Education

High school education or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Air tools

Power tools

Hydraulic jacks

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Job Summary
Provides required maintenance, including diagnosis and repair for Hogan tractor and truck equipment. Includes the removal, replacement and repair of any an all components of the tractor or truck.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Provides preventive maintenance and DOT Inspection using the correct procedures and guidelines.
• Diagnoses and repairs tractors and trucks using well-established policies and procedures, as well as hand and power tools; this includes, but is not limited to, various types of braking systems (hydraulic, air, disc), electrical systems, clutches, air conditioning and heating systems and instruments and gauges, steering mechanisms, wheels, tires, batteries.
• Identifies parts and/or systems for repair; repairs or replaces, as appropriate.
• Removes broken parts and replaces with new or reconditioned parts.
• Road tests vehicles to diagnosis issues and ensure a safe operating vehicle.
• Uses hydraulic jacks to raise equipment.
• Other duties as required.

Requirements
• High school education or GED
• In-depth knowledge of all hand, air and power tools required for this industry
• Basic understanding and knowledge of welding and Oxy/Acetylene cutting procedures
• Overall complete knowledge with comprehensive truck/trailer repair.
• Extensive diagnostic and repair knowledge including all areas of discipline manufactured with various OEs.
• Clean MVR
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment