Truck/Diesel Mechanic

Davita Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the industry seeks a Mechanic 2 to maintain and repair their fleet of vehicles, ensuring they are roadworthy. The role involves preventive maintenance, roadside support for disabled vehicles, and requires essential skills in diesel mechanics and general vehicle maintenance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Vocational training and 1 year related work experience or 3 years related work experience.
• Detail-oriented and organized.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repair work on fleet vehicles.
• Answer roadside calls for disabled vehicles when required.
• Maintain clean environment and adhere to safety rules.

Skills

Ability to service and diagnose brakes

Ability to service and diagnose diesel trucks

Basic use of hand-tools

Knowledge of JPRO system

Good math skills

Good computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational training

Job description

Job Summary

The Mechanic 2 is responsible for keeping all vehicles in the fleet roadworthy and ready for service when needed.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Performs all preventive maintenance and repair work necessary on fleet trucks/ trailers and other company equipment. Responsible for general day-to-day operation of vehicle maintenance and repair of all company trucks/trailers and other company equipment. Maintains clean environment.
• May be required to answer roadside calls for disabled vehicles.
• Interprets repair manuals and work orders as to properly repair the equipment.
• Responsible for being familiar with and observing all company safety rules and regulations; recognizes that safety is top company priority; attends regularly scheduled safety meetings.
• Required to use all safety equipment as assigned.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Vocational training plus one (1) year of related work experience OR three (3) years of related work experience required.
• Ability to service and diagnose brakes.
• Ability to service and diagnose diesel trucks, (tractor/trailers) and powertrain mechanics.
• Basic use of hand-tools required.
• Knowledge of JPRO system preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Vocational training preferred.
• Detail oriented; highly organized.
• CDL preferred, not required
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Self-starter; self-motivated.
• Good math and computer skills.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch.
• Frequently must push, pull, move or lift up to 50 lbs.
• Regularly required reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

Job functions will be carried out in a rendering facility which requires tolerance for wet and/or slippery floors and high heat and cold temperatures.

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