Diesel Mechanic

2 weeks ago

San Antonio, United States LOD Staffing Full time $23 - $28
Location is San Antonio/ China Grove 78263

A Diesel Mechanic, inspects, diagnoses and repairs diesel-powered vehicles and machines, like trucks, forklifts and trailers. Their main duties include running diagnostic tests on vehicles, replacing the vehicles’ engine, transmission, steering mechanism or braking system and test driving the vehicle to determine if they properly fixed the maintenance issue.
  • Performs maintenance and repair activities on various pieces of heavy equipment including but not limited to heavy-duty trucks and semi-tractors, material spreader, 6-wheel drive military type vehicles, etc.
  • Diagnoses, services, and repairs various systems that are found on pieces of heavy equipment such as mechanical and computer electronic controls, air brake systems,
  • transmissions, computer controlled automatic and 13 speed manual transmissions, high voltage generators, propane powered equipment, and pneumatic systems.
  • Troubleshoots malfunctions in the equipment and repair.
  • Repairs and services track drive sprockets, rails, idler wheels, hard bars, track adjusters, hydraulic reversers, final drives, brake bands, steering clutches, and hydrostatic transmissions.
  • Fabricates, modifies, and installs special equipment or replacement parts using mills, lathes, welders, torch sets, plasma cutter and metal cutting saws.
  • Performs routine maintenance checks and adjustments on such things as fluid levels, hoses, belts, brakes, tires, and clutches; changes filters and oil, and lubricates vehicles and motor driven equipment.
  • Services, diagnoses, repairs, and maintains speed tandem drive axles with air or electric shift, hydrostatic driven, heavy duty multi-axle suspensions, both conventional steel and air springs.
  • Tunes gas and diesel engines, services valves, fuel filters and turbo chargers, and pressure checks fuel filters, adjust injector heights, fuel racks, governors, etc.

Diagnoses problems, disassembles units, repairs, or replaces parts, and reassembles units in the following systems:
  • Brakes: Repairs or replaces shoes, pads, drums, hoses, calipers, cylinders, any heavy-duty air brakes.
  • Cooling: Flushes radiator, replaces hoses and thermostat, repairs, or replaces radiator and water pump, fan drives, DCA treatment filters, air intercoolers and oil coolers.
  • Drive: Repairs and replaces drive shaft, differential, axle, manual, automatic and sophisticated computer-controlled transmissions, clutches, transfer cases, power take-off systems, transmission reversers, all-wheel drive steering axles and final drives.
  • Electrical: Repairs or replaces fuses, batteries, lights, instruments, warning devices, controls and switches, computer controls, modules, alternators, starters, and defective cables and wiring. This will include 12 and 24-volt systems found on military equipment.
  • Exhaust and Emissions Control: Replaces mufflers, manifolds, catalytic converters, turbochargers, blowers, and pipes.
  • Heating and Air Conditioning: Repairs or replaces heater cores, condensers, compressors, hoses, and controls; recharges air conditioning systems.
  • Hydraulic: Repairs or replaces pumps, hoses, valves, winches, and cylinders.
  • Air: Repairs or replaces compressors, air dryers, brake valves, air tanks and hoses.
  • Steering and Suspension System: Aligns and balances wheels, repairs, or replaces tie rods, ball joints, gear boxes, shock absorbers, springs, steering linkage, kingpins, power steering, hoses, pumps, walking beam suspensions and air suspensions.
  • Coupling Devices: Adjusts, repairs, inspects, and replaces fifth wheel hitches and pintle hitches.
  • Overhauls engines, replaces engines, and rebuilds components.
  • Maintains service logs and records of maintenance on vehicles and motorized equipment, using fleet maintenance and management software.
  • Prepares work orders and cost materials estimates.
  • Keeps tools, equipment, and work area clean, organized, and in good working condition.
  • May assist in training lower-level workers in mechanical repair techniques.
  • Road tests vehicles.
  • Performs related work as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONSKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Developing knowledge is required at the intermediate level, considerable knowledge is required at the experienced level, and thorough knowledge is required at the advanced level.
  • Knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of motor vehicles and engines.
  • Knowledge of safety issues in the use of tools, equipment, and supplies used in repair of motorized vehicles and equipment.
  • Knowledge of body and frame construction.
  • Skill in the use of a variety of hand tools.
  • Skill in the use of gas and electric welding equipment.
  • Skill in the use of mechanized tools, jacks, and hoists.
  • Skill in the use of a variety of diagnostic testing and tuning equipment.
  • Ability to diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic malfunctions.
  • Ability to read manuals and schematics.
  • Ability to rebuild engines and major drive line components.
  • Ability to communicate with other mechanics about repair work needed.

Requirements
  • 3+ year experience


About LOD Staffing:

Labor On Demand, Inc. is a knowledgeable and passionate employment agency based in San Antonio, Texas. For nearly two decades, we have strived to bring the right people together with the right jobs. Whether it is an opportunity to a new career, seasonal work, or a part-time gig to provide extra income, we take great pride in matching you with a position that satisfies your employment needs. Join our team today, and let us help you find your next exciting career opportunity. We look forward to meeting you

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