Diesel Technician

Hogan Transportation; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Hogan Transportation in Detroit seeks a maintenance technician responsible for diagnosis, repair and preventive maintenance of its tractor and truck equipment, including removal and replacement of components.

You will perform DOT inspections, work with hand, air and power tools, diagnose braking, electrical, HVAC, steering and other systems, conduct road tests, and ensure safe operation. A team environment and clear communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• In-depth knowledge of hand, air and power tools.
• Basic understanding of welding and Oxy/Acetylene cutting procedures.
• Comprehensive truck/trailer repair knowledge.
• Extensive diagnostic and repair knowledge.
• Clean MVR.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Team player.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive maintenance and DOT inspections.
• Diagnose and repair tractors and trucks per policy using hand and power tools.
• Identify parts and perform repairs or replacements as needed.
• Remove broken parts and install new or reconditioned parts.
• Road test vehicles to diagnose issues and ensure safe operation.
• Use hydraulic jacks to raise equipment.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Tractor/Truck maintenance

Diagnose and repair

Hand, air and power tools

Teamwork

Communication skills

Welding knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Oxy/Acetylene cutting

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 and 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 diagnose 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)