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Tradewinds Logistics Inc Diesel Mechanic Tech (Diesel Mechanic Technician) in Indianapolis, Indiana

*DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: *

  • Repairs or maintains the operating condition of Tractor Trailers or equipment.
  • Cleans, lubricates, and performs other routine maintenance work on Tractor, Trailers, and equipment.
  • Repairs or replaces broken or malfunctioning components of machinery or equipment using welding equipment, power and non-powered tools, jacks, or forklifts.
  • Repairs, rewires, and troubleshoots electrical systems within the machinery or equipment.
  • Disassembles machinery or equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
  • Observes and tests the Tractor Trailers or equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using voltmeters or other testing devices.
  • Reassembles equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs.
  • Tests Tractors, Trailers, or equipment to determine malfunctions and ensure proper functioning after repair.
  • Research, orders, and maintains parts inventory for services and repairs.
  • Preforms schedules and unscheduled Maintenance
  • Preform DOT inspections and follow checklists
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.
  • Must own your own tools, steel toe boots required
  • Proficient with air brakes and ABS systems
  • Preform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Education and/or Experience - High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) along with three or more years relevant tractor/trailer mechanic experience required.
  • Language Skills - Ability to interpret common repair manuals and guides. Ability to respond to common inquiries or concerns from vendors, co-workers, or management. Ability to communicate information to vendors, management, and co-workers. Ability to interact clearly and effectively, in both written and oral communication, with vendors, management, co-workers.
  • Mathematical Skills - Ability to apply general concepts such as fractions, U.S. Metric System Measurements, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
  • Other Qualifications -DOT Certified preferred

COMPETENCIES:

Communication -

The ability to inform orally and in writing, with clarity and good effect. Understands clearly and quickly when instructions or orders are received. Knows their audience and can adjust to each setting to effectively relay the message.

Job Knowledge -

Job knowledge refers to the amount of relevant knowledge and skill an employee has. Includes awareness and possession or mastery of special facts, practices, manual skills, and techniques and decision-making methods.

Problem Solving -

Ability to solve difficult problems with effective solutions.

Time Management -

Managing ones own time and the time of others. Operates efficiently and minimizes distractions.

Safety - The employee is safety conscious about the work environment and equipment. T

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