Diesel Technician

Hogan Transportation; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Hogan Transportation, a century-old transportation company, seeks a skilled technician to maintain and repair trucks and tractors. The role involves diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and hands-on repairs, ensuring safety and compliance with DOT standards.

The ideal candidate will have a high school education or GED and demonstrate expertise with hand and power tools. Join our team and contribute to our tradition of personalized service and advanced technology in transportation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of welding and cutting procedures is needed.
• Extensive diagnostic and repair knowledge for trucks and trailers.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and DOT inspections.
• Diagnose and repair various mechanical systems in vehicles.
• Conduct road tests to ensure vehicle safety.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of hand, air and power tools

Effective written and verbal communication

Ability to work well in a team

Education

High school education or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Air tools

Power 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

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)