Diesel Technician

Work 4 Hogan; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Work 4 Hogan is seeking a skilled technician to perform maintenance and repair on Hogan tractors and trucks. The role involves removing, replacing, and repairing all components of the vehicle to ensure reliable operation.

You will diagnose issues, perform DOT inspections, and use a range of hand and power tools to service hydraulic, electrical, braking, and climate systems. Teamwork and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED is required.
• In-depth knowledge of hand, air and power tools is required.
• Basic understanding of welding and Oxy/Acetylene cutting procedures.
• Overall complete knowledge of truck/trailer repair is expected.
• Extensive diagnostic and repair knowledge is required.
• Clean MVR.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and repairs tractors and trucks using established policies and procedures and tools.
• Performs preventive maintenance and DOT inspections following guidelines.
• Identifies parts for repair and replaces as appropriate.
• Removes broken parts and installs new or reconditioned parts.
• Road tests vehicles to diagnose issues and ensure safe operation.
• Uses hydraulic jacks to raise equipment.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

DOT inspection

Diagnostics and repair

Hand and power tools

Team player / communication

Education

High school education or GED

Tools

Hydraulic jacks

Diagnostic testing equipment

Power tools / welding equipment

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.

Activity Levels

• 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).