Diesel Technician

Hogan Transportation; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hogan Transportation is seeking a skilled Truck/Equipment Maintenance Technician to perform repairs and diagnostics on trucks and trailers. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in vehicle maintenance, a strong knowledge of various systems, and effective communication skills to work in a team-oriented environment. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs ensuring safe operational vehicles.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED required.
• In-depth knowledge of hand, air, and power tools.
• Basic welding and cutting skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and DOT inspections on trucks.
• Diagnose and repair various truck systems including brakes and electrical.
• Conduct road tests to ensure vehicle safety.

Skills

Knowledge of hand tools

Knowledge of air and power tools

Welding skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Education

High school education or GED

Job description

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