Diesel Technician

Job Title: Diesel Technician
Department: Rock On Repair
Reports To: Shop Supervisor
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Prepared By: Krystal Vierkant
Prepared Date: 3/21/24
Summary Repairs and overhauls automobiles, trucks, trailers and other automotive
vehicles by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be
assigned.
Rebuilds, replaces, or repairs major vehicle components, assemblies and systems
including transmissions, suspensions, etc.
Checks and repairs electrical and cooling systems.
Mends damaged body and fenders by hammering out or filling in dents and welding
broken parts.
Performs tune-ups, regular vehicle maintenance and preventative care as needed.
Removes any defective parts and replaces them with refurbished, rebuilt or new parts.
Responsible for ongoing maintenance.
Operates vehicles as needed.
Plans work procedure.
Raises vehicle, with hydraulic jack or hoist, to gain access to mechanical units bolted to
underside of vehicle.
Removes unit such as engine, transmission, or differential.
Disassembles unit and inspects parts for wear.
Repairs or replaces parts such as pistons, rods, gears, valves, and bearings.
Overhauls or replaces carburetors, blowers, generators, distributors, starters, and pumps.
Rebuilds parts such as crankshafts and cylinder blocks.
Rewires ignition system, lights, and instrument panel.
Relines and adjusts brakes, aligns front end, repairs or replaces shock absorbers, and
solders leaks in radiator.

Replaces and adjusts headlights, and installs and repairs accessories such as radios,
heaters, mirrors, and windshield wipers.
Cleans and organizes personal tool box, work area and tools/equipment being used on
each job.
Personal Cell Phone usage is limited to emergency call only or business related. Please
notify your supervisor prior taking/making personal emergency or business-related calls.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following
competencies:
Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and
analyzes information skillfully.
Technical Skills – Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Strives to continuously build
knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret
written information.
Quality Management – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
Planning/Organizing – Uses time efficiently.
Professionalism – Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or
position; Accepts responsibility for own actions.
Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure
quality.
Quantity – Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works
quickly.
Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe
conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time.
Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes
responsibility for own actions; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person
with an alternate plan.

Initiative – Asks for and offers help when needed.
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
One years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and
experience.

Language Skills
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-
on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the

organization.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole
numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent
and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in
written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete
variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills
Ability to use fleet management program to enter parts, time worked and description of
work performed.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Current Driver’s License
CDL License is a plus
DOT Inspector Certification is a requirement
Forklift Certification is a requirement– training provided
Overhead crane Certification is a requirement – training provided

Other Skills and Abilities
Advanced knowledge of diesel and engine maintenance and repair.
Ability to diagnose mechanical problems and perform repairs independently.
Ability to operate equipment and tools involved in vehicle repair.
Knowledge of all operating systems on heavy trucks.

Other Qualifications

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or
hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms;
climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally
required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds,
frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions
of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving
mechanical parts, toxic chemicals and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is
occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; outside weather conditions and
vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.