Diesel Technician

Work 4 Hogan; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Work 4 Hogan in Lakeland, FL seeks a skilled diesel mechanic to perform maintenance, diagnose issues, and repair Hogan tractors and trucks. You will remove, replace, and repair components to keep fleets safe and on the road.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, DOT inspections, braking and electrical systems, road testing, and using hydraulic jacks. Strong tool knowledge and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED.
• Knowledge of hand, air and power tools.
• Basic welding and oxy/acetylene cutting procedures.
• Comprehensive truck/trailer repair knowledge.
• Extensive diagnostic and repair knowledge.
• Clean MVR.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive maintenance and DOT inspections following procedures.
• Diagnose and repair tractors and trucks using established policies and tools.
• Identify parts and systems for repair; repair or replace as needed.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Diagnostics

Communication skills

Teamwork

Vehicle repair knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Air tools

Power tools

Welding

Oxy/Acetylene cutting

Electrical systems understanding

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).