Diesel Technician

Hogan Transportation; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Hogan Transportation is seeking a skilled maintenance tech to service and repair our tractor and truck equipment. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, diagnostic evaluations, part replacements, and road testing to ensure safety and reliability on the road.

Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge of braking, electrical, HVAC, and instrumentation systems, with proficiency in using hand and power tools and a clean MVR. Team players who communicate well will thrive in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Extensive diagnostic and repair knowledge with tractors/trucks.
• Proficient with hand, air and power tools used in trucking maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Provides preventive maintenance and DOT Inspection following procedures.
• Diagnoses and repairs tractors and trucks using established policies and tools.
• Identifies parts and systems for repair and replaces as needed.
• Removes broken parts and installs new or reconditioned parts.
• Road tests vehicles to diagnose issues and ensure safe operation.
• Uses hydraulic jacks for lifting equipment.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Diagnostic skills

Team player

Communication skills

MVR clean

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Oxy/Acetylene cutting

Brake systems knowledge

Electrical systems

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)