Industrial Diesel Mechanic/Technician Position Summary: Inspects, repairs and overhauls Fork Trucks, Loaders, Bobcats, Trucks, Welding Machines and anything else with a diesel engine. Key Competencies
- Building Collaborative Relationships
- Innovation/Creativity
- Adaptability
- Developing Self and Others
Principal Accountabilities and Deliverables
- Follow a checklist of inspection procedures
- Test drive vehicles to diagnose malfunctions
- Read and interpret diagnostic test results from diagnostic equipment such as a multimeter, which is used to measure the voltage produced by electronic components. Also use specialty computer technology as provided
- Raise trucks, fork tucks and heavy parts or equipment by using hydraulic jacks or hoists
- Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, transmissions, engines and other parts of vehicles
- Do routine maintenance such as hanging oil and filters, checking batteries and lubricating equipment and parts
- Adjust and align wheels, tighten bolts and screws and attach system components
- Repair or replace malfunctioning components, parts and other mechanical or electrical equipment including tires, cylinders, valves, etc.
- Test drive vehicles to ensure that they run smoothly and safely
- May work on vehicle's electrical system, make major engine repairs or retrofit exhaust systems with emissions control system to comply with pollution regulations to include bulldozers and cranes as well as the above mentioned vehicles
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Education/Experience and Skills
- 5 to 10 years of previous experience as a Diesel Technician
- Good knowledge of lumber products a plus
- Ability to model the Rex Lumber values and to provide innovative solutions
- Ability to deliver high quality, detailed error free work on a consistent basis
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand English to the extent required to receive and communicate information as necessary to the position
- Customer service skills
- Dexterity
- Mechanical skills
- Troubleshooting skills
Abilities
- Must be able to lift, carry push or pull 50 plus pounds during your shift
- Must be able to stoop kneel or crouch during the workday
- Must be able to sit and walk or otherwise move around for prolonged periods of time throughout the workday
Work Environment
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee can be exposed to fumes, moving mechanical parts and vibrations. Work is performed outdoors and employee is exposed to a variety of extreme weather conditions at the mill. The noise level in the work environment can be loud
Job Type - Full Time