Diesel Technician Mechanic

Company: Western Dairy Transport
Location: De Leon
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

Diesel Technician Mechanic

Maintains diesel equipment operation by completing inspections and preventive maintenance requirements; correcting vehicle deficiencies; making adjustments and alignments; keeping records.

At Western Dairy Transport ""we exist to enrich and grow people, families and communities."" It is our mission ""to deliver the highest quality service while operating in the safest most efficient manner possible,"" and our vision is ""to be the best and most desired employer and service provider in all industries we serve."

Our WDT Spirit encompasses our four Guiding Principles of:

* Community - investing in people
* Integrity - maintaining trust through uncompromised honesty
* Service - humbly serving all those on our path
* Safety - driving our decisions, protecting lives

Diesel Technician Mechanic Job Essential Duties:

* Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts.
* Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion; completing winterization procedures.
* 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, brake, steering, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations; making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
* Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
* Complies with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
* Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting.
* Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
* Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
* Contains costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options.
* Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
* WDT is a 24/7 operation. Technicians may be called upon for service calls on a rotational basis.
* Availability to be on call as needed outside of regular working hours.
* Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulation publications.
* Enhances maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Diesel Technician Mechanic Skills and Qualifications:

* Tooling, Supply Management, Mechanical Inspection Tools, Technical Understanding, Attention to Detail, Dependability, Thoroughness, Verbal Communication, Documentation Skills, Inventory Control, Job Knowledge

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