Diesel Mechanic (Danville, VA)

## Description **Description:** Diesel Technician / Mechanic **Diesel Technician / Mechanic Job Purpose:** Maintains diesel equipment operation by completing inspections and preventive maintenance requirements; correcting vehicle deficiencies; making adjustments and alignments; keeping records. **Diesel Technician / Mechanic Job 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. - 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. **Skills/Qualifications:** Tooling, Supply Management, Mechanical Inspection Tools, Technical Understanding, Attention to Detail, Dependability, Thoroughness, Verbal Communication, Documentation Skills, Inventory Control, Job Knowledge **Excellent Benefits** - - - 401K with employer match - Sign on Bonus - Employer Paid Health Insurance for Employee Only Coverage - Dental and Vision Insurance - Employer provides $25k Life Insurance **EOE** **Drug Free Work Place** **Veteran Friendly** Job Type: Full-time Benefits: - - - 401(k) - 401(k) matching - Dental insurance - Employee assistance program - Health insurance - Health savings account - Life insurance - Paid time off - Referral program - Vision insurance Schedule: - - - Monday to Friday (2nd Shift Openings) Supplemental pay types: - - - Bonus pay - Signing bonus Ability to commute/relocate: - - - Danville, Va 24540: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Experience: - - - Diesel engine repair: 1 year (Preferred) - Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: Danville, VA ## Requirements **Skills/Qualifications:** Tooling, Supply Management, Mechanical Inspection Tools, Technical Understanding, Attention to Detail, Dependability, Thoroughness, Verbal Communication, Documentation Skills, Inventory Control, Job Knowledge **Experience:** Diesel engine repair: 1 year (Preferred) Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Preferred) - Pay range $21/hr. -$39/hr.