Diesel Mechanic 4

ZipRecruiter; South Kesteven; On-site; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job description

Title: Diesel Mechanic 4

Reports to: Fleet Maintenance Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Hourly

We are excited to share this opportunity to work with DTG Recycle, where we are as focused on sustainability and the environment as we are on our people. You will be part of a passionate group of people making a real and lasting positive effect on the community while delivering world-class customer service every day. Winning multiple safety awards and the 2021 Leading Environmental Practices award from the Association of Washington Businesses. Founded in 1999, DTG Recycle is the largest recycler of commercial, industrial, construction, and demolition materials in the Pacific Northwest.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Heavy truck and equipment repair for commercial fleet operations, diesel engines, air brakes, trailers, and electronics.
• Diagnose varying equipment issues, failures on tractors, equipment, and trailers.
• Communicate with the Managers through verbal and written methods to assure repairs are completed correctly.
• Maintain work area appearance and safety.
• Perform duties with little or no supervision and in a timely and efficient manner.
• Use hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, and precision instruments, as well as power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, welding equipment, and jacks and hoists.
• Perform all levels of preventive maintenance services on truck and trailer equipment.
• Road test vehicles when necessary to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly.
• Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.
• Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery.
• Adjust and replace brakes, wheel seals and bearings, tighten bolts and screws, and reassemble equipment.
• Raise trucks, and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.
• Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers and pressure gauges.
• Examine and adjust protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices.
• Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications.
• Repair and troubleshoot major components such as engine, transmissions, differentials, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, to include replacing complete assemblies, turbochargers, fuel system components, etc.
• Report root cause of damaged equipment.
• Be able to perform all above while in industry standard time frame or time frame given by manager.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• 5-8 years of experience.
• Transmission diagnostics.
• Brakes (disc and drum).
• Electrical (lights, engine harnesses, ECM).
• Internal engine diagnostics (engine overhead, injectors, etc.).
• External engine repair (alternator, pulleys, starter, etc.).
• Differentials.
• HVAC systems.
• Axles, wheel bearings, wheel seals.
• Aftertreatment diagnostics.
• Air systems.
• Hydraulic diagnostics (valves, cylinders).
• Routine cab and chassis repair.
• Service work.
• Detroit, Cummins, CAT.

Why work for DTG Recycle?

• Medical, dental, and vision.
• $20,000 Employer Paid Base Life insurance.
• Two weeks paid vacation accrual.
• 401k with Employer match up to 4%.
• Up to $5,000 tuition reimbursement program.

DTG is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of status. DTG values and supports individuals with disabilities; please contact HR for an accommodation request.

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This is a safety-sensitive position.