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Diesel Mechanic
Detroit
FULL TIME & CONTRACT
October 13, 2024
Job Overview
HEAVY DUTY DIESEL MECHANIC
Under general supervision, the Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanic will perform duties related to the preventative maintenance, repair, and overhaul of the City’s medium/heavy duty trucks, on/off-road equipment, including but not limited to emergency vehicles, park maintenance equipment, construction equipment, and generators (both stationary and mobile). Work is performed on vehicles and equipment that are owned by the City of Detroit.
Duties and Responsibilities
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $25.88 - $30.30 per hour
Experience:
HEAVY DUTY DIESEL MECHANIC
Under general supervision, the Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanic will perform duties related to the preventative maintenance, repair, and overhaul of the City’s medium/heavy duty trucks, on/off-road equipment, including but not limited to emergency vehicles, park maintenance equipment, construction equipment, and generators (both stationary and mobile). Work is performed on vehicles and equipment that are owned by the City of Detroit.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Follow all safety procedures within local, state, and federal guidelines.
- Ensure a clean and safe work environment.
- Operate a variety of hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment such as computerized diagnostic devices and engine analyzers.
- Staying up to date with continual education and new technology.
- Participation in training sessions, workshops, & courses to manage and advance skills.
- Recommend preventive maintenance for equipment to ensure optimal performance and reduce downtime.
- Preventative maintenance shall include but is not limited to checking and changing oil and filters, lubing and greasing specified areas, checking fluids, inspecting & adjusting brakes and steering.
- Inspect parts for wear and damage.
- Repair or replace faulty parts, including engines, transmissions, brakes, steering, wheel bearings, and electrical components.
- Repair or replace components on winches such as cables, ropes, and gears.
- Repair, replace, install, and overhaul on/off-road equipment, medium/heavy-duty trucks, and related component parts such as diesel, gasoline, electric, alternative fuel engines, carburetors, fuel injection systems, transmissions, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
- Maintaining and repairing of hydraulic pumps, pneumatics, reservoirs, actuators, hoses, pumps, valves, and controls.
- Repair and maintenance of motors shall include but are not limited to hoses, cylinders, power sources, accumulators, and relief valves.
- Maintenance of after-treatment components shall include but are not limited to diagnostic and repair of diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC), diesel particulate filter(DPF), diesel exhaust fluid injection(DEF), and selective catalyst reduction (SCR).
- Repair and maintenance of braking systems shall include but are not limited to, (air) compressors, brake chambers, drums, slack adjusters, dryers, air tanks, foot valves, brake lines, safety valves, master cylinders, wheel cylinders, rotors, brakes boosters, calipers, and related sensors.
- Diagnose mechanical and emissions failures shall include but are not limited to, pumps, converters, air circulation systems, either visually or by using electronic testing instruments.
- Repairing and rebuilding of engines shall include but are not limited to, replacing head gaskets, water pumps, and vacuum pumps.
- Repair of differentials and drive systems shall include but are not limited to, axles, tandem axles, jake brakes, seals, and bearings.
- Repairs and maintenance of fuel injection systems shall include but are not limited to, injectors, filters, tanks, lines, sensors, engine valves, pumps, and other major heavy equipment components.
- The preferred candidate must possess the ability to perform specified tasks on the computerized system; diagnose and locate mechanical and safety problems, and determine appropriate corrective action.
- The capability to repair, replace, and overhaul on/off-road heavy equipment and medium/heavy trucks, including emergency vehicles, man lift vehicles, park maintenance equipment, road maintenance equipment, construction equipment, generators (both stationary and mobile), and related component parts without supervision.
- Possess the ability to operate hand tools such as electrical testing instruments.
- The ability to read and write English, interpret manufacturers' specifications, use a computer to organize dates and generate reports, perform arithmetic calculations, follow oral and written instructions.
- A qualified candidate is able to work effectively with customers and vendors; operate in various working environments, weather conditions, and on weekends.
- Must be presently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
- State of Michigan Class "B" commercial driver's license (with B endorsement) is preferred.
- Must be State certified in 2 or more of the following:
- HD Engine Repair
- HD Braking Systems
- HD Suspension & Steering Systems
- HD Electrical Systems
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $25.88 - $30.30 per hour
Experience:
- Diesel engine repair: 1 year (Required)
- Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Required)
- English (Required)
- State of Michigan Class "B" commercial driver's license (Required)
- HD Engine Repair (Preferred)
- HD Braking Systems (Preferred)
- HD Suspension and Steering Systems (Preferred)
- HD Electrical Systems (Preferred)
- Detroit, MI: Relocate before starting work (Required)
We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available as it has expired
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