Diesel Mechanic

Job Description

Position Title:             Lead Diesel Mechanic - Bastrop

Status:                         Non-exempt

Reports To:                 Maintenance Manager

Date:                           June 21, 2017

Close Date:                 Open until filled

Purpose of Position

Performs quality inspections and repairs to GoldStar Transit operated vehicles. Communicates clearly, professionally and in a timely manner with GoldStar Transit employees. Represents GoldStar Transit to its customers and the public in a professional, courteous, and serving manner. Works within the GoldStar Transit Mission, Vision and inspects, diagnoses problems, repairs, and maintains mechanical, hydraulic and values policy framework.

Primary Job Functions

1. Perform thorough and accurate Preventative Maintenance Inspections.
2. Follow company required schedules and complete all required Preventative Maintenance
3. Perform unscheduled maintenance as needed and directed by supervisor.
4. Perform complex operations including engine, electrical, fuel systems, brakes, exhaust repairs and field tests.
5. Perform emergency roadside services as needed.
6. Document repairs and parts on work orders completely and accurately.
7. Maintain tools and work place so that shop conditions are neat and orderly.
8. Job may require on call duty, extended hours or weekend work.
9. Maintains and demonstrates a helpful, positive, and pleasant attitude towards coworkers and customers.

Secondary Job Functions

1. Performs the job functions of a driver when necessary.
2. Performs other related duties as directed.

Essential Education, Knowledge and Skills

1. Possesses a comprehensive knowledge of diesel engines and/or internal combustion engines, automatic transmissions, air brakes, steering, and drivelines used by GoldStar Transit.
2. Possesses a working knowledge of the hand tools, mechanic tools and test equipment utilized in the repair of diesel and/or internal combustion engines, and associated components.
3. Possesses a basic understanding of the theory of electricity and also be able to read and understand wiring diagrams.
4. Possesses the skills to read and apply the information learned in repair manuals
5. Possesses the knowledge regarding the operation and repair of air conditioning systems.
6. Holds a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with all appropriate endorsements and classifications, and all other required licenses and permits. Having a CDL and performing the functions of a driver may be waived in order to make reasonable accommodations for disabled persons only. The manager shall determine the minimum number of shop persons who shall be required to have a CDL.
7. Possesses basic mathematics skills as it relates to the duties of this position.
8. Possesses the skills associated with the ability to diagnose engine and component malfunction.
9. Use of personal tools required.
10. Ability to pass a physical examination and drug test.

Benefits

• Paid Vacations & Holidays.
• Group Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance coverage.
• Positive Work Environment.
• Paid ASE training with a completion bonus of $3,000.00.
• Paid allowance for safety glasses and approved footwear.
• Uniform provided.

Working Conditions and Demands

Approximately 90% of work is indoors; drives vehicles for testing purposes and as replacements for vehicles that have broken down. Hazardous equipment includes lathes, acetylene torches; moving parts in engines, burns from hot engines and parts, hot water and oil; chemicals such as cleaning solvents and solutions. Exposure to exhaust and welding fumes, dust from brake lining parts and equipment during cleaning; and odors from diesel oil, torches.

Overall physical requirements: heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Requires individual to work well in a fast-paced environment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.