Diesel Technician

Hogan Transportation; Pittsfield (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hogan Transportation in Pittsfield, IL seeks an experienced maintenance technician to service and repair tractor-trailer equipment. You will perform diagnosis, preventive maintenance, component replacements, and road tests to ensure safe operation.

Requires high school diploma or GED, strong tool proficiency (hand, air, power), and knowledge of welding and Oxy/Acetylene cutting. Team player with good communication skills is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Proficient with hand, air and power tools.
• Knowledge of welding and oxy/acetylene cutting procedures.
• Extensive diagnostic and repair knowledge for trucks and trailers.
• Clean MVR and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides preventive maintenance and DOT Inspection using the correct procedures.
• Diagnoses and repairs tractors and trucks using established policies and tools.
• Identifies parts and systems for repair; performs replacements as needed.
• Removes broken parts and replaces with new or reconditioned parts.
• Road tests vehicles to diagnose issues and ensure safe operation.
• Uses hydraulic jacks to raise equipment.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Diagnose & repair vehicles

DOT inspections knowledge

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Air tools

Power tools

Welding equipment

Oxy/Acetylene cutting

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

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)