Diesel Technician

Hogan Transportation; Hills (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Hogan Transportation, a long-standing North American transportation company, seeks an experienced maintenance technician to diagnose and repair tractor and truck equipment. The role includes preventive maintenance, component replacements, and road testing to ensure safe operation across our fleet.

Candidates should have strong tool skills, welding basics, and the ability to work from documented procedures. A clean MVR and teamwork ability are essential in a shop environment that values safety

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Extensive knowledge of hand, air and power tools.
• Basic welding and Oxy/Acetylene cutting knowledge.
• Comprehensive truck/trailer repair knowledge.
• Strong diagnostic and repair experience.
• Clean MVR; good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive maintenance and DOT inspections using correct procedures.
• Diagnose and repair tractors and trucks using established policies and tools, including braking systems, electrical, clutches, A/C, instruments, steering, wheels, tires, batteries.
• Identify parts and systems for repair; repair or replace as appropriate.
• Remove broken parts and replace with 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

Hand tools

Power tools

Welding basics

Diagnostics

DOT inspections

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Oxy/Acetylene torch

Hydraulic jacks

Diagnostic tools

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

Physical demands

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)

Physical Demands Lift/Carry

Stand C 10 lbs or less C

Walk C 11-20 lbs C

Sit O 21-50 lbs F

Manually manipulate C 51-100 lbs O

Reach outward C Over 100 lbs N

Reach above shoulder F

Climb F

Push/Pull

Crawl O 10 lbs or less F

Squat or Kneel F 11-20 lbs O

Bend F 21-50 lbs O

Grasp C 51-100 lbs O

Speak C Over 100 lbs O

Other Physical Requirements

Vision: Near, Color, and Peripheral

Sense of Sound: Standard

Sense of Touch

Sense of Balance

Work Environment

Shop