Diesel Truck Mechanic

Action Resources is hiring a Diesel Truck Mechanic in St Gabriel, LA, responsible for maintaining and repairing diesel equipment in the fleet. Key duties include performing repairs, preventive maintenance, and inspections, diagnosing mechanical issues, and ensuring compliance with safety guidelines. Candidates should have air conditioning and brake certifications, experience with diagnostics, and a driver's license. A high school diploma is required, with vocational education preferred.
Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The diesel truck mechanic is responsible for maintaining the diesel equipment in the fleet while ensuring all safety requirements are met. This includes repair and preventative maintenance on equipment as necessary to ensure proper operating condition.

Duties And Responsibilities
• Perform all types of repair and PM work on tractors and trailers
• Performs standard vehicle maintenance
• Performs standard component inspections and repairs
• Performs preventive maintenance and warranty work on equipment
• Diagnoses standard mechanical and electronic problems, utilizing diagnostic computer when applicable
• Identifies root cause of basic failures/conditions and perform repairs as required
• Replaces defective components as instructed
• Performs facility maintenance duties
• Interacts with customers/drivers to properly determine nature of complaint once assigned a task
• Works in accordance with all federal/ provincial and corporate compliance guidelines (i.e., safety, DOT)
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace
• Abide by and provide feedback for continuous improvement of all EHSS policies, procedures, and safe work practices.
• Additional duties as assigned

Experience And Skill Requirements

Air conditioning and brake certifications

Previous experience with engine and electrical diagnostics

Driver’s License Required, Class A CDL Preferred

Previous welding experience preferred

High school diploma or equivalent required

Post-secondary vocational education strongly preferred