Diesel Technician

Hogan Transportation; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Hogan Transportation is seeking an experienced maintenance technician to diagnose and repair tractor and truck equipment. You will perform preventive maintenance and DOT inspections, identify worn components, and replace parts as needed.

The role involves road testing, welding and cutting, and requires a clean MVR and strong teamwork. High school diploma or GED is required, with solid tool experience.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED required.
• Must have in-depth knowledge of hand, air and power tools.
• Basic welding and oxy/acetylene cutting skills are required.
• Extensive know-how of truck/trailer repair and diagnostics.
• Clean MVR and strong written and verbal communication.
• Good teamwork and ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides preventive maintenance and DOT inspections following procedures.
• Diagnoses and repairs tractors and trucks using tools and guidelines.
• Identifies parts and systems needing repair and replaces as needed.
• Removes broken parts and installs new or reconditioned parts.
• Road tests vehicles to diagnose issues and ensure safety.

Skills

Diagnostic knowledge

Teamwork

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Truck/Trailer repair

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Oxy/Acetylene cutting

Job description

Hogan Transportation is a 100-year-old full-service, multi-faceted transportation company operating throughout North America with a tradition of unparalleled, personalized service to clients, utilizing first-class equipment and advanced technology

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.
• Clean MVR
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hours/day)

F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hours/day)

C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day)