Diesel Mechanic

COMPANY OVERVIEW: T & E SERVICE CO’s mission is to be able to provide excellent, timely, and accurate repairs and maintenance to our customers while maintaining integrity and building loyal partnerships. We strive to meet and exceed Customers’ needs while operating as a fully functional team.

JOB DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC

ADDRESS: 12723 N VIRGINIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64165

SCHEDULE: M-F 7:00AM-3:30PM OR 9:00AM-6:00PM WITH A ROTATING SATURDAY SHIFT 8:00AM-12:00PM

PAY: $25.00-$45.00 BASED ON EXPERIENCE

REPORTS TO: HEAVY DUTY MANAGER

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• PERFORM ALL ASSIGNED JOB DUTIES SAFELY, EFFICIENTLY, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH COMPANY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.
• MAINTAIN A PROFESSIONAL ATTITUDE AND CONTRIBUTE TO A POSITIVE, RESPECTFUL, AND TEAM-ORIENTED WORK ENVIRONMENT.
• FOLLOW ALL APPLICABLE SAFETY REGULATIONS AND IMMEDIATELY REPORT UNSAFE CONDITIONS, ACCIDENTS, INJURIES, OR EQUIPMENT CONCERNS.
• DIAGNOSE, INSPECT, REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN HEAVY-DUTY DIESEL TRUCKS, TRAILERS, BUSES, COMMERCIAL VEHICLES, AND EQUIPMENT.
• PERFORM PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICES, INCLUDING OIL CHANGES, FLUID SERVICES, FILTERS, LUBRICATION, INSPECTIONS, AND SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE.
• DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR DIESEL ENGINES, FUEL SYSTEMS, COOLING SYSTEMS, EXHAUST SYSTEMS, EMISSIONS SYSTEMS, AND AFTER-TREATMENT COMPONENTS.
• DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR MANUAL AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, CLUTCHES, DIFFERENTIALS, DRIVELINES, AXLES, AND POWER TRAIN COMPENTENTS.
• DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR STEERING, SUSPENSION, BRAKE, HYDRAULIC, AIR BRAKE, AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS.
• UTILIZE COMPUTERIZED DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT, SCAN TOOLS, SERVICE MANUALS AND TESTING EQUIPMENT TO ACCURATELY IDENTIFY MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL FAILURES.
• TEST OPERATE VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT BEFORE AND AFTER REPAIRS, WHEN APPROPRIATE TO VERIFY CONCERNS AND CONFIRM PROPER OPERATION.
• FOLLOW MANUFACTURER REPAIR PROCEDURES, COMPANY STANDARDS, AND INDUSTRY BEST PRACTICES.
• SAFELY OPERATE LIFTS, CRANES, JACKS, FORKLIFTS, WELDING EQUIPMENT, DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT, POWER TOOLS, AND OTHER SHOP EQUIPMENT.
• MAINTAIN CLEANLINESS AND ORGANIZATION OF WORK BAYS, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT.
• COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY WITH SERVICE ADVISORS, PARTS PERSONEL, AND MANAGEMENT REGARDING REPAIR STATUS, PARTS NEEDS, AND REPAIR RECOMMENDATIONS.
• ASSIST IN TRAINING NEW ENTRY LEVEL TECHNICIANS WHEN REQUESTED.
• MEET PRODUCTIVITY, EFFICIENCY, QUALITY, AND COMEBACK PREVENTION STANDARDS ESTABLISHED BY T & E.
• MAINTAIN REQUIRED CERTICIATIONS, LICENSES, AND TRAINING NECESSARY TO PERFORM JOB DUTIES.
• FOLLOW ALL OSHA SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND COMPANY SAFETY PROCEDURES.
• PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED TO SUPPORT SHOP OPERATIONS.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• HIGH SCHOOL DIMPLOMA OR EQUIVALENT

BENEFITS FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES:

• HEALTH INSURANCE
• SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM DISABILITY
• PAID TIME OFF

Pay: $25.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Which of the following are you comfortable performing without direct supervision:

Electrical diagnostics and wiring repairs, Air brake systems, suspension and steering repairs, king pin and bushing replacement, clutch and transmission repairs, preventive maintenance services, DOT inspections, Computer diagnostics using scan tools.

• How many years of hands-on experience do you have diagnosing and repairing heavy-duty diesel trucks and trailers?
• This position can have long periods of being on your feet as well as lifting 50lbs or heavier. Is this something you are comfortable doing?

Work Location: In person