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About the Role
The Diesel Mechanic position collaborates with other repair team members to ensure a vehicle is safely and efficiently operating to the driver’s needs and DOT compliances.
Responsibilities
- Prepare work plans after fully scoping out vehicle issues.
- Run diagnostic tests on diesel engines and interpret results to offer suitable solutions.
- Inspect vehicle systems, including suspensions, steering, and exhausts.
- Repair or replace vehicle transmissions, brakes, engines, and other associated parts.
- Conduct field visits in the case of an emergency or sudden breakdown.
- Test drive repaired vehicles to gauge their performance.
- Complete oil changes, wheel balancing, alignment, and brake checks.
- Maintain records of parts inventory and serviced vehicles.
- Drive a culture of safety, accountability, opportunistic curiosity and contribute to creating an environment where people want to work.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Certification and training in diesel engine repair from a vocational school or a community college.
- Advanced knowledge of a vehicle, its electrical system, and the mechanisms of a diesel engine.
- In-depth knowledge of diesel engine components and operational mechanisms.
- Superior knowledge of maintenance tools and repair equipment.
- Comfortable using mechanical and electrical power tools.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Keen attention to detail.
- Basic knowledge of computer systems and other relevant electronics.
- Proficiency in the use of diesel engine diagnostic software.
- A valid driver's license.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Effective collaboration and communication skills.
- CDL class A or B preferred, although not required.
- Welding skills are a plus.
- Ability to climb ladders, lift up to 75 lbs, bend, kneel, stand for long periods, work in confined spaces, work at heights, and in outside weather conditions.
- Exhibit good work habits, including excellent attendance and individual productivity.
Skills
- Diesel engine repair
- Drive trains
- Preventive maintenance
- Inspection
- Engine architecture
- Electronic systems
- Vehicle electrical systems
- Diesel engine mechanisms
- Maintenance tools
- Repair equipment
- Mechanical power tools
- Electrical power tools
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Computer systems
- Diesel engine diagnostic software
- Interpersonal skills
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Welding
Location
- 15 minutes from East Aurora, NY
Work Type
- Second shift
Education Level
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Certification and training in diesel engine repair from a vocational school or a community college
Salary/Compensations
- $27-30 per hour
About the Company
- At Gold Star, we offer feed and nutrition services and commodity trading in the northeastern U.S., primarily to dairies.
- As feed and commodity specialists, our customers count on us to originate feed for the mills, manufacture it according to their unique specifications and handle logistics for a safe and smooth delivery every time.