Diesel and Farm Equipment Mechanic

Job Purpose:

Evaluate truck and farm equipment by conducting diagnostics; correct vehicle and equipment deficiencies; make adjustments and alignments

Duties:

* Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts.

* 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 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.

Skills/Qualifications:

Tooling, Supply Management, Mechanical Inspection Tools, Technical Understanding, Attention to Detail, Dependability, Thoroughness, Verbal Communication, Documentation Skills, Inventory Control, Job Knowledge

Must have own tools and drivers license, prefer class A.

Benefits:

Vacation, holiday, uniforms, tool allowance, health insurance