Diesel Maintenance Technician

General Expectations
Knowledge and Requirements

• 1-2 years previous experience in diesel mechanics or related field
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Firm knowledge of safe practices and expectations while maintaining equipment
• Technical training preferred

• Effective time management skills
• Highly self motivated
• Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds consistently
• Must be able to lift and move objects up to 75 pounds infrequently  
• Must be able to lift and move objects up to 100 pounds occasionally
• Work varying shifts, weekends, holidays, and on-call

General Outline of Duties

1. Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs on diesel heavy trucks, trailers and heavy equipment
2. Performs scheduled and preventative maintenance repairs of equipment:
   1. Oil changes
   2. Chassis lube
   3. Tire maintenance
   4. Foundation brake system repair
   5. Heavy suspension repair
   6. Alignments
3. Conducts electrical diagnostic with limited supervision:
   1. Engine diagnostic
   2. ABS diagnostic
   3. Electrical system diagnostic
4. Fuel and lubes Warehousing equipment daily
5. Assists with various projects and functions as assigned or requested by management for all departments within Adams
6. Accurately complete written record for work performed
7. Maintain condition and possession of company tools and equipment
8. Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
9. Maintain a clean working area as directed to comply with OSHA Safety and Health regulations
10. Obtain and maintain own required tools to perform required maintenance and service
11. Performs all duties and responsibilities in a timely and effective manner in accordance with company policy to achieve the overall objectives of position and expectations of supervisors
12. Keeps immediate supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance and takes prompt corrective action when necessary or suggests alternative courses of action to be taken