Day Shift Heavy Equipment/Truck Diesel Technician

$41,600 - $72,800/Yr

NWGP Inc - Calhoun, GA

Full-time

Calhoun, GA

About the position

As a Heavy Equipment/Truck Diesel Technician at NWGP Inc, you will be responsible for maintaining, diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of diesel engines and heavy equipment. This role requires a strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, ensuring all work is completed safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, troubleshoot and locate mechanical deficiencies on heavy equipment, diesel engines, and components.
• Repair and/or replace all components of light and heavy frame assemblies, suspension systems, drive trains, electrical systems, steering, braking, material handling, and operator comfort systems.
• Determine extent of necessary repairs including identifying major engine and transmission overhaul needs and prepare orders for required services.
• Tune up engines; diagnose computer controls, modules and air conditioning components using diagnostic equipment.
• Perform welding and brazing, fabricate and modify parts, equipment, miscellaneous structures and attachments.
• Complete all documentation (work orders, parts orders, inspections, warranty support, comments and time sheets) in a legible, accurate and timely manner.
• Perform all work in accordance with established time, quality standards and safety procedures.
• Participate in required safety program, and work in a safe manner.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior experience working as a diesel technician.
• Knowledge of complex hydraulics, electrical, computer and mechanical systems, arc and oxygen acetylene welding, test equipment used to diagnose and repair equipment and electronic components of vehicles.
• Ability to operate a variety of equipment safely to diagnose, adjust and repair malfunctions; follow oral and written instructions; read and understand operators and repair manuals; work cooperatively with others; work with minimal supervision and keep required records.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical information- schematics, technical manuals, technical drawings, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Skilled in ‘Basic' computer applications including email and internet usage.
• Ability to communicate through email- sending & receiving notes, attachments.
• Ability to write work order reports that effectively communicate required information in an understandable (clear and concise) and usable method.

Nice-to-haves

• Course work from accredited trade school, college or university with emphasis in mechanics, hydraulics, and automotive electronics is desirable.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance