Diesel Technician

Fraley & Schilling, Inc.; Rushville (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) and EMP.匹

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Vision Insurance

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Employer Paid Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Hospital Indemnity Coverage

401(k) and Employer Matching

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Fraley & Schilling, Inc. in Rushville, IN is seeking a Diesel Technician to perform maintenance on commercial trucks and equipment. You will inspect, diagnose, and repair components, ensuring safe and efficient operation and keeping accurate service records.

The role requires repairing major systems, conducting test drives, and continuously updating knowledge through education opportunities. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is offered for qualified technicians willing to join our team.

Qualifications

• Proficient computer skills and ability to diagnose and program changes with specific tools.
• Knowledge of Conestoga repairs.
• Ability to weld metal and aluminum.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Ability to rebuild dolly legs and doors.
• Ability to replace crossmembers and repair bogies.
• Must be able to perform preventative maintenance and DOT inspections.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of mechanic maintenance on commercial motor vehicles to ensure safe operation.
• Inspect and diagnose vehicles, identify worn or damaged parts, and plan repairs.
• Keep equipment available by completing preventive maintenance schedules.
• Repair major components and systems including A/C, brakes, steering, engine and drive train.
• Verify performance with test drives and adjust controls as needed.
• Maintain vehicle records and document damages and servicing.
• Maintain shop equipment by following operating instructions and safety protocols.
• Contain costs by evaluating warranty, service and parts options and seeking value.

Skills

Computer diagnostics

Conestoga repairs

Welding (metal & aluminum)

Forklift operation

Dolly legs & doors rebuild

Crossmember & bogie repair

Preventive maintenance & DOT

Education

Associate degree preferred (technical)

Tools

PC maintenance software (Paccar, Davie, Cummins, Wabco, Bendix, Freightliner)

Job description

Diesel Technician

Fraley and Schilling Rushville, Indiana, United States

About this position

Fraley & Schilling

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus - Diesel Technicians in Rushville, IN

• Must meet performance goals and measurements. Pay-out over 6 month period.

Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of mechanic maintenance on commercial motor vehicles. The primary goal is to ensure trucks and equipment are prepared safely and efficiently. Additional duties include monitoring equipment daily, performing basic cleanings, reset equipment for coming days and complete repairs for continued production.

Determine vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts.

Keep equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules

Correct vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major parts or systems. Such as: A/C components, Cab and Body components, Gauges, Axles, Brake components, Steering components, Suspension components, Tires, Wheels, Drive train, Clutch, Transmission, Electrical, Charging components, Cranking components, Ignition components, Lighting components, Air Intake components, Cooling components, Exhaust components, Fuel components, Engine components, Vehicle coupling components, and APU’s.

Verify vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.

Maintain vehicle appearance by documenting missing parts, damages, and uncleanliness.

Maintain vehicle records by annually performing services and repairs.

Keep shop equipment operating by following operating instructions and handling with respect

Contain costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options

Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulation publications.

Enhance maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Skills & Qualifications

Proficient computer skills and ability to use computer programs for diagnosing and programming changes (Insight, Diagnostic link, Bendix, Wabco)

Knowledge of Conestoga repairs

Ability to weld metal and aluminum

Ability to operate a forklift

Ability to rebuild dolly legs and doors

Ability to replace crossmembers and repair bogies

Must be able to perform preventative maintenance and DOT inspections.

Education & Experience

Prefer Associate degree from technical school

5 or more years experience in the Diesel Maintenance field

Experience with computer software maintenance with Paccar, Davie, Cummins, Wabco, Bendix, Freightliner.

Physical Demands

• Stand
• Constantly
• Climb
• Occasionally
• Walk
• Constantly
• Walk
• Occasionally
• Sit
• Frequently
• Squat/Kneel
• Occasionally
• Manually Manipulate
• Frequently
• Occasionally
• Frequently
• Grasp
• Occasionally
• Reach Above Shoulder
• Occasionally
• Speak
• Frequently
• Lift/Carry Push/Pull
• 10 lbs or less
• Frequently
• 10 lbs or less
• Frequently
• 11 lbs - 20 lbs
• Occasionally
• 11 lbs - 20 lbs
• Occasionally
• 21 lbs - 50 lbs
• Occasionally
• 21 lbs - 50 lbs
• Occasionally
• 51 lbs - 100 lbs
• N/A
• 51 lbs - 100 lbs
• N/A
• 100 lbs or more
• N/A
• 100 lbs or more
• N/A
• (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position
• (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hours/day)
• (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hours/day)
• (Constantly) Position requires this activity 67% or more time (5.5+ hours/day)

Job-Type: Full-Time

• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Employer Matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity Coverage
• 401(k) and Employer Matching
• Paid Time Off

Schedule: Monday - Wednesday and every other weekend 6:00am - 6:00pm or Wednesday -Friday and every other weekend 6:00am - 6:00pm

*Military Veterans are encouraged to apply

Fraley and Schilling provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.