Diesel Mechanic

Position Purpose:

This position is responsible for the repair and maintenance of customer equipment, company owned equipment and equipment covered under warranty.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities of the Fire/Emergency Vehicle Technician

• Complete repairs and perform maintenance on Company fleet
• Complete repairs on customer equipment in a timely manner
• Builds knowledge of dealer supported product lines, service standards, and procedures and keeps abreast of all changes in various models of equipment sold and serviced by the distributor
• Perform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with Service shop and Factory standards
• Have the ability to perform occasional service calls and overtime work
• Perform basic field repair and maintenance jobs with minimal supervision
• Basic testing knowledge of all machine systems
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures
• Develops and employs diagnostic related reasoning skills
• Examine the equipment to determine if additional safety related or service work is required
• Assists in the collection of data necessary for efficient inventory control
• Attends local, regional, national service schools and training sessions as requested
• Maintains a clean, orderly, and safe working environment both in shop and at customer job sites
• Maintains and cares for shop tools, equipment, and vehicles
• Completes all paperwork required for jobs
• Keep abreast of factory technical bulletins
• Maintains close, positive working relationships with service, parts and administrative personnel
• Conducts himself / herself in the presence of customers in a manner which will retain a good opinion of the company and the service department
• Performs as directed by the Service Management
• Responsible for operating heavy equipment and trucks in a safe manner
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures
• Understand and follow federal, state and local regulations, such as those governing the disposal of hazardous wastes