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Diesel Mechanic



Skilled Trades

Port Arthur, TX
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ID: 13338-282
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Full-Time/Regular

JOB FUNCTION:

Journeyman mechanics have the skills and training necessary to perform repair and maintenance procedures. Monitors in-house/contracted repairs, and complete repairs without supervision.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:                                          

1.      Performs PM, Post Trip, and Annual Vehicle Inspections.

2.      Perform Vehicle Diagnostic, utilizing diagnostic software, and Troubleshooting.

3.      Repairs and replaces tires, clutches, and brakes.

4.      Perform complete engine overhaul.

5.      Completes differential, transmission, and driveline repairs.

6.      Repair and replacement of any bolt on item.

7.      Complete inspection and repair of all special equipment.

8.      Major automotive electrical repair.

9.      Performs mentorship/training and monitors in-house/contracted services.

10.   May be required to work temporarily at branch/customer locations maintaining/repairing equipment.

11.   Administrative Duty’s: Computer Skills

 

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Travel to branch locations and customer sites as needed.

·         Position must be able interact with operations, logistics, and production teams and provide support as needed.

·         Perform other duties as directed.

·         Must be able to determine how to repair equipment in the most effective manner.

·         Must determine safest method of performing job.


Required Skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

·         Ability to maintain a consistent workload that involves heavy manual labor.

·         Ability to maintain alertness and acuity that is not typically impaired by any medication, diet, or physical condition.

·         Ability to bend, stoop, squat, sit and maneuver in confined spaces.

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KEY BEHAVIORS:

·         Safety Awareness: Employee must be aware of conditions that affect employee safety and correct unsafe conditions.

·         Adaptability/Flexibility – Maintaining effectiveness in varying environments and with different tasks, responsibilities, and people.

·         Innovation:  Generating creative solutions to work situations and equipment design. 

·         Customer Service Orientation - Proactively developing customer relationships by making efforts to listen and understand the customer (both internal and external); anticipating and providing solutions to customer needs; giving high priority to customer satisfaction.

·         Quality: Reliable equipment is key to an equipment driven service provider company such as MPW. On-time repairs is a commitment to the quality service expected from Journeyman Mechanics.

 


Required Experience

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.    Diesel Technology Degree or Certified Diesel Technician and 6-8 years of commercial fleet experience.

2.    8 or more years of fleet diesel experience preferred.

3.    Must have effective oral and written communications skills, effective listening skills, and ability to interact with others.

4.   Mack Diesel Truck experience preferred.

5.   Commercial Driver’s License preferred.

 

This position is located in Port Arthur, TX. View the Google Map in full screen.



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