Diesel Technician

Company: Giant Eagle
Location: Pittsburgh
Posted on: October 17, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description Position Summary : As the Fleet Maintenance Mechanic, you'll be responsible for maintaining and repairing the commercial fleet, including diesel and compressed natural gas (CNG) tractor trailer trucks, gasoline service trucks, reefers and vans used by all of our distribution centers. Your skills will ensure maintenance work is done safely, efficiently and in a timely manner. About Us : * Experience Required: 3 to 5 years * Experience Desired: Thermo King a plus; Refrigerant R-404A Certification a plus; Compressed Natural Gas of Equipment a plus; Preventative Maintenance/Repair work on Tractors required; Must have own hand and power tools; Two to five years experience on class 8 vehicles * Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent * Certification or Licensing Required: Brake Certifications; 2 - 5 years experience on Class 8 vehicles; PA Class 3, 4 or 7 Inspection; Tractor/Trailer Inspections; Valid Class A CDL; Valid Driver's License * Lifting Requirement: Up to 100 pounds * Travel Required: None * Age Requirement: At least 18 years of age; At least 21 years of age Job Responsibilities * Respond to road calls by utilizing fleet repair trucks or tow service. * Install, replace and/or repair refrigerants, ventilation systems, brakes, engines, clutches, transmissions, starters, alternators, batteries, etc. as needed. * Operate equipment in accordance with all safety parameters. * Create and enter data for work orders and check sheets on work being performed to include posting of parts corresponding with fleet maintenance software. * Keep work area safe and clean. * Check equipment repair history and perform data input for system upgrades. * Perform preventative maintenance on all commercial fleet vehicles and service trucks to Department of Transportation specifications. * Perform preventative maintenance on all tractors to include changing the oil, checking the filters, grease all fittings, checking all hoses, visually inspect the engine and tighten all bolts. * Perform preventative maintenance on all trailers, including lubing trailer joints, checking the doors, checking the exterior and repairing the rivets and sides as needed. * Perform preventative maintenance on diesel, CNG and commercial l tractor trailer trucks, gasoline service trucks and vans. * Review job orders and diagnose equipment to determine malfunctions and plan work procedures. * Use hand, power and pneumatic tools and testing instruments to repair and maintain equipment and vehicles * Examine protective guards and bolts and inspect safety devices on trucks and trailers in order to make adjustments as needed. * Test drive repaired tractor trailer trucks or service equipment in order to verify compliance with Department of Transportation specifications. * Perform Department of Transportation inspections on tractors and trailers. * Perform state inspections on tractors and trailers. * Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

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