About the role
Pay: $28.00 to $33.00 per hour
Description
Job Summary:
The Diesel Mechanic is responsible for performing preventative maintenance and scheduled mechanical work on the entire fleet. This person also diagnoses and repairs vehicles as needed. The mechanic is accountable for keeping track of works in progress, ensuring that maintenance and repairs are completed thoroughly and efficiently.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Performs preventive maintenance inspections and service on trucks and trailers, including BIT and annual inspections
Runs computer diagnostics as necessary to accurately identify failures
Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and overhaul brake, HVAC, and major drive line component systems
Performs minor or major repairs as necessary
Records damaged, worn, or broken parts
Records accurate work orders using actual parts consumed, and actual labor hours
Assists with timely entering of invoices to help manage accurate inventory
Cleans, organizes, inventories, stocks, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies
Coordinates with shop foreman to schedule regular maintenance on machines
Performs other related duties as assigned
About CalValley Trucking:
Serving the Central Valley since 1947, our family-owned business has been built on integrity and hard work. Now we're looking for members of our team to expand our shop operations. We are building a team of the most-well rounded mechanics in the valley. We offer ample opportunities to cross-train and learn, develop new skills and grow! All full-time employees are eligible for PTO, medical, dental, vision and retirement plans with company matching.
Requirements
Required Skills/Abilities:
3+ years as a diesel mechanic, with experience working on heavy trucks and trailers
Experience using all tools of the trade including diagnostic, hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, etc.
Valid California Driver’s license (CDL A preferred)
Work well independently and with others
Good communication skills
Organized with attention to detail
Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or GED
Technical education may be substituted for up to 3 years of experience
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods standing and walking
Able to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions
Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery
Must be able to see to visually inspect machines and verbally communicate
Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 pounds regularly, and occasionally lift and carry up to 100 pounds
Able to read and write English enough to identify specs and record work orders
Able to remember and understand certain instructions, guidelines or other information
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
Able to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms