About This Role
Working as a diesel mechanic involves maintaining a diverse fleet of forklifts, tractors, and trailers. This role suits a mid-level mechanic with experience in diesel vehicles and hydraulic systems, who can perform routine maintenance and diagnostic tests.
Responsibilities
- Perform mid-level mechanic work on diesel vehicles, routine PM service, brake service, and hydraulic systems
- Determine vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests, identifying worn and damaged parts
- Operate equipment such as forklifts, man lifts, and mobile platform lifts
- Keep equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion; completing winterization procedures
- Verify vehicle performance by conducting test drives, adjusting controls and systems
- Maintain vehicle records by annotating services and repairs
- Keep shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for extensive and complex repairs
- Contain costs by using warranty, evaluating service and parts options
- Keep supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt
- Enhance maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
- Complete housekeeping duties in assigned area or project area daily and/or when required
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Minimum two (2) years proven fleet mechanic experience (Heavy Equipment and Vehicles)
- Minimum of 1 year of intermediate skills working in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Nice to have:
- Construction industry experience
- Ability to use precision measuring tools and equipment, hand, power, and pneumatic tools
- Rigging experience
- CDL A license
Important Details
- Schedule: May be subject to working weekends and holidays
About the Company
MEI provides maintenance for its fleet of forklifts, Peterbilt and KW tractors, and Landoll/KS RGN flatbed trailers.
