Mechanic

Action Environmental; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Action Environmental seeks a diesel truck mechanic to maintain the fleet and ensure safety requirements are met. You will perform repairs and preventative maintenance to keep equipment in proper operating condition.

Responsibilities include diagnosing mechanical and electronic problems, performing PM work on tractors and trailers, and interacting with drivers to clarify issues. A CDL and welding experience are preferred, and a high school diploma is required.

Qualifications

• Air conditioning and brake certifications are required.
• Experience with engine and electrical diagnostics.
• Driver’s License required; Class A CDL preferred.
• Welding experience preferred, beneficial.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required; post-secondary vocational education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform all types of repair and PM work on tractors and trailers.
• Carry out standard vehicle maintenance.
• Inspect and repair standard components.
• Perform preventive maintenance and warranty work on equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical and electronic problems using diagnostic tools.
• Identify root causes of failures and perform repairs as needed.
• Replace defective components as instructed.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Interact with customers/drivers to determine nature of the complaint.
• Ensure compliance with safety and DOT guidelines.

Skills

Air conditioning

Brake certifications

Engine diagnostics

Electrical diagnostics

CDL

Welding

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary vocational education

Tools

Diagnostic computer

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The diesel truck mechanic is responsible for maintaining the diesel equipment in the fleet while ensuring all safety requirements are met. This includes repair and preventative maintenance on equipment as necessary to ensure proper operating condition.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform all types of repair and PM work on tractors and trailers


• Performs standard vehicle maintenance


• Performs standard component inspections and repairs


• Performs preventive maintenance and warranty work on equipment


• Diagnoses standard mechanical and electronic problems, utilizing diagnostic computer when applicable


• Identifies root cause of basic failures/conditions and perform repairs as required


• Replaces defective components as instructed


• Performs facility maintenance duties


• Interacts with customers/drivers to properly determine nature of complaint once assigned a task


• Works in accordance with all federal/ provincial and corporate compliance guidelines (i.e., safety, DOT)


• Maintain a clean and organized workspace


• Additional duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Air conditioning and brake certifications


• Previous experience with engine and electrical diagnostics


• Driver’s License required, Class A CDL preferred


• Previous welding experience preferred


• High school diploma or equivalent required


• Post-secondary vocational education strongly preferred