Position Details

Type Full-Time

Experience mid

Exp. Years Prior experience as a Diesel Mechanic or combination of formal/technical education and directly related experience

Education Not specified

Category Engineering (Non-Software)

About this role

Diesel Mechanic is responsible for preventative maintenance and repairs for diesel tractors, trailers, and trailer refrigeration units at the Salt Lake City distribution center. The role includes diagnosing issues, responding to driver calls for assistance, and maintaining a safe work environment.

Key Responsibilities

Perform preventative maintenance on diesel tractors, trailers, and trailer refrigeration units
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair equipment problems
Maintain and repair engines, starting and charging, cooling, electrical, body, wheels, brakes and suspension
Answer drivers' telephone request for assistance with equipment failure
Follow all company procedures and ensure a safe work environment

Technical Overview

This is a fleet maintenance role focused on diesel equipment upkeep, troubleshooting, and mechanical/electrical/cooling/braking/suspension repairs. The work is performed in an on-site, air-conditioned truck shop supporting a regional supply chain.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a diesel mechanic with prior experience performing preventative maintenance and diagnosing/repairing diesel tractors, trailers, and trailer refrigeration units. They hold a valid driver's license, have their own tools (including air tools), and can work safely in a fast-paced distribution center maintenance facility.

Must-Have Skills

Prior experience as a Diesel Mechanic or combination of formal/technical education and directly related experienceMust be 18 years of age or olderMust have a valid driver's licensePerform preventative maintenance on diesel tractorstrailersand trailer refrigeration unitsTroubleshootdiagnoseand repair equipment problemsFollow all company procedures and ensure a safe work environmentMust have own tools up to 1 1/4" size with the proper toolboxincluding air toolsAbility to reachlift and work objects weighing up to 100 lbsAbility to push and pull heavy equipmentMental alertness and good vision

Nice-to-Have Skills

Current CDL license (preferred)

Tools & Platforms

air toolstoolbox (proper toolbox)

Required Skills

preventative maintenancediesel tractors maintenancetrailer maintenancetrailer refrigeration units maintenancetroubleshootdiagnose and repairengine repairstarting and chargingcooling systemselectrical systemsbodywheelsbrakessuspensionconverter gearssafe work environmentown toolsair toolsvalid driver's license

Hard Skills

preventative maintenancediesel tractors maintenancetrailer maintenancetrailer refrigeration units maintenancetroubleshoot equipment problemsdiagnose and repair equipmentengine repairstarting and charging systems repaircooling system repairelectrical systems repairbody repairwheels repairbrakes repairsuspension repairconverter gears maintenancewelding equipment exposure (mentioned)vehicle maintenance facility proceduressafe work environment practicesuse own toolsair tools usemanual dexterityworking at ground level and high placeslifting up to 100 lbs

Soft Skills

honesty and integrityrespond to drivers' telephone requests for assistancesafe work habitsmental alertness and good vision

Certifications

Preferred

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Industry & Role

Industry Logistics

Job Function Maintain and repair a diesel fleet to ensure uninterrupted distribution operations.

Role Subtype Field Technician

Keywords for Your Resume

Diesel MechanicSalt Lake City Distribution Centerpreventative maintenancediesel tractorstrailerstrailer refrigeration unitstroubleshootdiagnoserepairenginestarting and chargingcoolingelectricalbrakessuspensionwheelsconverter gearssafe work environmentvalid driver's licenseCDLCommercial Driver's License (CDL)own toolsair toolstelephonic driver assistance

Deal Breakers

Must have a valid driver's license, Must be able to provide own tools (up to 1 1/4" size) including air tools, Must have prior diesel mechanic experience or equivalent formal/technical education plus directly related experience, Must be able to lift and work with equipment up to 100 lbs and push/pull heavy equipment

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