Lead Service Technician

Lead Diesel Technician/Mechanic

Tri-Maxx Industries, LLC

General Job Description

Diesel Technicians/Mechanics report directly to their Shop Supervisor or Shop Manager.  Diesel Technicians/Mechanics are responsible for the maintenance and repair of diesel-powered vehicles to include trailers and other various equipment. Their duties include running diagnostic tests, and test driving vehicles to gauge performance and maintaining detailed records of the vehicles they have serviced.

Lead technicians provide support to the management staff for operations, employees and customers.

Objective

• In-depth understanding of diesel engines, as well as mechanics and engineering in general.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills to find the source of problems / malfunctions and rectify the same.
• Ability to work with hand tools, precision and other equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections (including DOT inspections) and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts.
• Review RO’s and discuss with management.
• Adhere to an inspection procedure checklist.
• Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brakes, steering, hydraulics, making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
• Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting.
• Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies and performing preventative maintenance.
• Enhances maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Conducting field visits in case of an emergency or sudden breakdown.
• Test driving repaired vehicles to gauge their performance.
• Maintaining records of parts inventory and serviced vehicles.
• Ensuring the cleanliness of the shop.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent (preferred)
• Diesel engine repair; 3 year (preferred)
• Valid driver’s license (required)
• CDL (preferred)
• Some welding experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of a vehicle, its electrical system and the mechanisms of a diesel engine.
• In-depth knowledge of diesel engine components and operational mechanisms.
• Knowledge of maintenance tools and repair equipment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to act professionally and with integrity.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Basic knowledge of computer systems and other relevant electronics.
• Proficiency in the use of diesel engine diagnostic software.
• Flexible team player, willing to adapt to changes and unafraid of challenges.

Physical Requirements

• Stand for extended periods of time.
• Bend or twist body.
• Kneel, stoop, crouch, or crawl.
• Repetitive movements.
• Use of hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds at times.