Mechanic - Lead

JFK Transportation; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JFK Transportation in Santa Ana, CA is seeking an experienced Diesel Technician to diagnose and repair heavy vehicle diesel systems in a busy fleet. You will perform electrical and diagnostic work, maintain records, and conduct road calls as needed, with a focus on safety, quality, and timely service.

Candidates should have at least three years of relevant hands-on experience, pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen, and bring the recommended tools to the job.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years diesel mechanic repair experience.
• Diagnostic and Electrical skills are a must.
• Technical knowledge of major vehicle systems and diesel equipment is required.
• Have previous fleet experience and are familiar with diesel and gasoline systems.
• Possess the recommended minimum hand tools for a Diesel Technician.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses malfunctions and performs vehicle repairs such as, adjust/test steering, electrical, cooling, lubricating, braking systems, drive trains, suspensions, power steering units, clutches, transmissions and oil, temperature, gas regulating components, adjust/test/rebuild engines etc.
• Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, subassemblies, components, parts, or systems.
• Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules
• Identifies and reports any additional maintenance and/or repairs found necessary in conducting assigned repairs and maintenance.
• Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• Records time spent, parts used and repairs and/or maintenance conducted on appropriate form.
• Advises Maintenance Supervisor of unsafe maintenance conditions or practices and/or vehicle abuse.
• Performs road calls and on the road repairs as assigned.

Skills

Diesel mechanic repair

Diagnostic and Electrical skills

Technical knowledge of vehicle systems

Fleet experience

Tools

Hand tools for Diesel Technician

Job description

• Minimum of three years diesel mechanic repair experience
• Diagnostic and Electrical skills are a must
• Technical knowledge of major vehicle systems and diesel equipment is required
• Have previous fleet experience and are familiar with diesel and gasoline systems
• Possess the recommended minimum hand tools for a Diesel Technician
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Diagnoses malfunctions and performs vehicle repairs such as, adjust/test steering, electrical, cooling, lubricating, braking systems, drive trains, suspensions, power steering units, clutches, transmissions and oil, temperature, gas regulating components, adjust/test/rebuild engines etc.
• Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, subassemblies, components, parts, or systems.
• Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules
• Identifies and reports any additional maintenance and/or repairs found necessary in conducting assigned repairs and maintenance.
• Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• Records time spent, parts used and repairs and/or maintenance conducted on appropriate form.
• Advises Maintenance Supervisor of unsafe maintenance conditions or practices and/or vehicle abuse.
• Performs road calls and on the road repairs as assigned.