Diesel Michanic

TASKS & DUTIES

• Inspect vehicle engine and mechanical components to diagnose issues accurately
• Inspect vehicle computer and electronic systems to repair, maintain and upgrade
• Perform routine maintenance on trucks, such as checking batteries and changing oil to ensure proper vehicle running
• Repair or replace broken or dysfunctional parts and fix issues (e.g. leaks)
• Diagnosing and repairing fuel systems. (e.g. Injector, Pump)
• Test drive vehicles to ensure they are running properly and to find issues to determine what the solution will be
• Replace parts, valves, bearings and gears as needed and repair vehicle cooling and heating systems
• Measure vehicle / Equipment emissions to ensure they are in the proper limits
• Inspect various parts of trucks, including brake systems, wheel bearings and steering mechanisms to ensure they are in the proper condition to operate effectively
• Conduct routine maintenance work (replacing fluids, lubricating parts etc.) aiming to vehicle functionality and longevity
• Schedule future maintenance sessions and advise motorists on good vehicle use
• Provide accurate estimates (cost, time, effort) for a repair or maintenance job
• Reviews, completes or assigns repairs identified on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports
• Overhauls and repairs engines and transmissions on gas and diesel equipment.
• "Replaces shock absorbers, checks and balances wheels, and checks for proper tire alignment.
• Performs emission control repair, replacement, and testing on all required vehicles
• Provide reports on the vehicle after repair
• Educate vehicle operators on preventative maintenance, including servicing
• Maintain cleanliness of work area
• Communicate with the Manager on a regular basis about work performed, necessary changes, new parts needed or any other concerns related to repair or maintenance work on vehicles
• Keep up with required knowledge and skills in automotive maintenance by attending workshops, seminars or other classes to help ensure the work completed is of the highest quality.
• Maintain a clean working environment on the automotive service floor
• Communicates with parts department to obtain needed parts.
• Examines assigned vehicle to determine if further safety or service work is required or recommended.
• Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
• Reports any safety issues immediately to management.
• Maintains and is accountable for all dealership-owned tools and manuals. Returns them to the proper place and in the same condition as they were received.
• Other tasks as assigned