Diesel Technician

1241 E. Keating Ave., Muskegon MI

Description

What our team loves about working at Beacon Recycling · Flexibility! · Family oriented – Be there for appointments and class parties. · Great working environment with low stress. · Lateral wage transfer. Pay will match your skills! What we offer · Paid Orientation and Training · Paid Time Off · Medical, vision, voluntary life, company paid disability and dental · 401k with company match POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Diesel Technician provides direction to technicians to ensure that all repairs and maintenance of equipment are performed in compliance with the Company’s safety standards and applicable federal and state regulations. The Lead Diesel Technician is responsible for all equipment and trucks and refuse bodywork, including, but not limited to, hydraulic, electrical, heating and air conditioning system maintenance and repair. In addition, the Lead Diesel Technician diagnoses more complicated repair work; provides coaching on diagnostic techniques to subordinate technicians and performs external repair inspections to ensure all repair work is done in a safe manner. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBLITIES: • Maintains expert knowledge of, and advanced working proficiency in, the following vehicle components and systems, with the ability to perform complex repair maintenance functions, both on-site and on the road. • Chassis component repair and maintenance; • Refuse bodies, including control, hydraulic and electrical systems; and air and hydraulic braking systems; • Engine repair and maintenance; • Suspension, drivetrain and steering systems • Heating and air conditioning systems. • Performs repair diagnostics on more complex matters. • Safely provides road service when necessary. • Identifies the source of malfunctions using a variety of electronic tools. • Acts as a mentor to technicians. • Performs other job-related duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: • Ability to perform inspections and repairs without supervision in some (not all required) of the following heavy truck, or automotive systems: • Suspensions, Steering, General Engine, Transmissions, Brakes, Electrical, Hydraulics, Drive Train, Diesel Emissions. • At least 1 year of supervisory or lead technician experience is a plus but not required. • ASE Heavy Truck Certifications (T1-T8) is a plus but not required. • Class B or higher Commercial Driver’s License is a plus but not required • Valid Driver’s License. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: • At least 3 years of experience as a technician working on heavy-duty trucks