Mobile Diesel Mechanic/Technician
Kooner Fleet Management Solutions
- Seattle, WA
- $35.00-42.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Competitive Weekly Pay: $35-42/hr
- Company Truck
- Cell Phone Allowance
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401k Match
- Life Insurance
- Strong values: We are family owned, we value our employees and we have created a culture based on strong values.
- Grow your skills: We will set you up for success with great training as you come on board and on an ongoing basis.
- Accelerate your career: History shows that strong performers can move up to a Lead or Manager role or follow other paths within our company.
- The stability of an industry leader: Our passion for quality work and excellent customer service have helped us to become an industry leader. Our customers include some of the nation's largest fleet operators.
- Perform onsite scheduled preventative maintenance, DOT inspections and follow up repairs to Class 6-8 trucks and trailers in a mobile/field environment.
- Perform Emergency Road Service Calls.
- Respond to call center dispatched scheduled and unscheduled service and maintenance requests.
- Diagnose and repair various types of truck equipment including, but not limited to the following: Electrical/Brake/Cooling Systems, Starters/Alternators, Air conditioning systems, Fan clutches, Engine electronics, Power steering systems, Engines (gas and diesel), Transmissions (manual and automatic), Clutches, Differentials, etc.
- Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers and pressure gauges.
- Use basic hand tools, precision instruments, as well as power tools, welding equipment, and jacks.
- Road test vehicles to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly.
- Maintain a high level of productivity and be able to work within or close to most standard repair times.
- Obtain parts from approved local and national vendors as necessary for the repairs to be performed.
- Maintain company issued service truck, conduct safety checks and pre/post trip inspections.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Diesel Technician on Class 6-8 trucks and trailers.
- Proficiency in DOT inspections and air brake repairs.
- Excellent verbal communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate with customers and their drivers.
- Proficiency in the use of mobile devices, navigation of mobile applications and use of email to document repairs and communication.
- Willingness to work varied schedules and work outdoors/in the elements at customer yards/locations.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, multi-task and apply initiative.
- Positive attitude, safety conscious, and self-motivated.
- In order to be covered on the company automotive insurance policy, all drivers must be 23 years of age or older with a valid driver's license and clean driving record within the last 3 years.
- Must provide own hand tools that are adequate to perform job functions.
- Exposure to heavy traffic areas while performing the duties of the job.
- Exposure to considerable amounts of dust, diesel fumes and noise.
- Exposure to chemicals, oils, greases or other irritants.
- Ability to access any area of the equipment or vehicle to perform necessary maintenance and repairs.
- Ability to move and position heavy objects.
- Ability to bend, stoop, crouch, kneel and crawl to repair vehicles.
- Ability to work outside in various weather conditions.