Diesel Mechanic

Summary

Employee will be required to perform tire and auto-related service as well as other duties as assigned by the manager.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the competencies and or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Follow established procedures to inspect tires, wheels and vehicles before and after service.
• Document work performed accurately and according to company policy.
• Raise vehicles using hydraulic jacks and/or automotive lifts.
• Unbolt and re-bolt wheels from/to vehicles, using torque wrenches, lug wrenches and other hand and power tools. Mount and dismount tires onto wheels
• Identify and inflate tires in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications.
• Place wheels on balancing machines to determine counterweights required to balance wheels. Hammer required counterweights onto rims of wheels.
• Replace valve stems.
• Repair tires in accordance with industry accepted guidelines
• Rotate tires on vehicles in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Perform routine and scheduled maintenance services such as but not limited to oil changes and lubrications.
• Pull vehicles in and out of shop safely.
• Evaluate vehicles and/or their components and systems by accepted diagnostic methods which may include any or all of the following: test driving vehicles; using equipment such as infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges, computerized diagnostic devices, and their experience.
• Repair, reline, replace and adjust brakes.
• Follow checklists to ensure all important parts are examined, including belts, hoses, steering systems, spark plugs, brakes, wheel bearings, and other potentially troublesome areas.
• Confer with customers to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems, and to discuss work to be performed and future repair requirements.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose problems with, and make repairs to minor electrical systems.
• Examine vehicles, compile estimates of repair costs, and secure customers’ approval to perform repairs.
• Repair or replace defective ball joint suspensions, wheel bearings or other suspension components.
• Complete State Inspections according to the outlined procedures
• Repair and service air conditioning, heating, and engine-cooling systems
• Repair, replace, or adjust defective fuel injectors, carburetor parts, gasoline filters.
• Repair, service, or replace transmission and/or parts and drive train components.
• Remove and replace defective mufflers and tailpipes.
• Disassemble, repair, and rebuild faulty assemblies such as steering systems, and linkages.
• Complete front-end alignments and suspension system service

• Mechanical – Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Operation and Control – Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Operation Monitoring – watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Extent Flexibility – the ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
• Static Strength – the ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
• Knowledge of commonly used tools – Ability to recognize and use a variety of tools, including but not limited to power tools, such as pneumatic wrenches, machine tools, such as lathes and grinning machines, jack sand hoists, and common hand tools.
• Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, and/or Equipment – Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, or passenger vehicles.
• Performing General Physical Activities – Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping and handling of materials.
• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material – Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• Making Decisions and Solving…