Diesel Mechanic

Company: Marborg Industries
Location: Santa Maria
Posted on: November 18, 2024

Job Description:

JOB TITLE: Fleet Mechanic III LOCATION: Santa Maria Starting Pay $33.00 - $40.00 per hour. We set our pay based on several factors including knowledge, experience, certification and location. Combined with our rich competitive benefit package and the rewarding work we do for the environment make MarBorg a great place to work! Full-Time/Onsite POSITION SUMMARY: The Diesel Mechanic (Fleet Mechanic III), under minimal to no supervision, performs complex repairs requiring advanced mechanical knowledge and skill, including the ability to diagnose, think critically, and work systematically on a wide variety of heavy-duty trucks and equipment. This position requires the ability to work across all major systems: Engine, drive-train, brakes, suspension, steering, electrical, hydraulic, air systems, and computer diagnosis. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following.

• Performs complex preventive maintenance tasks and repairs on heavy-duty trucks that require mechanical knowledge and skill including repairs on major systems and its components.
• Performs inspections, diagnostics, and repairs of electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake, and air systems on heavy-duty trucks and equipment under minimal to no supervision.
• Investigate malfunctions and breakdowns.
• Rebuilds and installs diesel, gasoline, and compressed natural gas engines by disassembling, inspecting, measuring, and evaluating internal and external engine parts, obtaining new parts, reassembling and installing engines, and testing equipment per technical requirements.
• Identifies and determines parts required for repairs of disassembled units.
• Road test fleet when necessary to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly.
• Responds to any type of service call and perform field repair.
• Reviews and completes the Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR).
• Performs all work within a reasonable time.
• Communicates repair status with management.
• Conducts safety checks on vehicles.
• Utilizes fleet maintenance software program to document and track repair orders and any related information such as parts usage, time allocation, and status updates.
• Provides technical knowledge training to all other mechanics.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate / OSHA Standards and performs all work per established safety procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned and at the discretion of the Fleet Maintenance Manager and/or Shop Coordinator. NEAT JOB-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES: Diagnostic, Critical Thinking, Resourcefulness, Problem Solving, Dependability, Troubleshooting, Teamwork, Developing Talent QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
  • Highly proficient in troubleshooting and computer diagnosis.
  • Ability to read, understand, and interpret schematics.
  • Must be able to diagnose, repair, and work on most if not all facets of heavy-duty trucks and equipment.
  • Must have tools to perform the maintenance and repair work.
  • Knowledge and ability to use hand and power tools
  • Familiarity in using a computer is necessary to utilize fleet maintenance software programs.
  • Ability to work independently or in a team environment and have good decision-making ability
  • At least eight (8) years of advanced-level mechanic experience maintaining, repairing, and rebuilding heavy-duty trucks and equipment.
  • Experience and ability to be certified for fall protection.
  • Experience and ability to be certified as an operator of a boom lift, scissor lift, and forklift.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license, commercial license is preferred.
  • Certified Tire Industry Association (TIA), is a plus. EDUCATION High School Diploma or GED required. Preferred ASE Certifications and/or other Trade School diplomas/certifications.
    • A valid Class C Driver's License required
    • Commercial Driver's License Class A or B is a plus PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a mechanic shop environment; While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk for a long period on concrete floors; stoop, sit, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT We are a drug-free & alcohol-free work environment. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. Work is performed primarily in a shop environment, occasional field environments that may require some travel from site to site, and is frequently exposed to dust, grease, fumes airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; extreme cold; extreme heat; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Compensation details: 33-40 Hourly Wage PI790513e6d6d0-30169-34884007

Keywords: Marborg Industries, Bakersfield , Diesel Mechanic, Engineering , Santa Maria, California