Job Description
LETEM Forest Products, is in search for a high energy, result oriented Diesel Mechanic. Our rolling stock equipment consist of semi-tractors, frontend loaders, screen-it, morbark grinder, forklifts, and many different types of trailers. The main responsibility of our Diesel Mechanic to maintain a strict PM schedule, trouble shoot & diagnose issues, and also perform major engine repairs.
Essential Functions:
- Determine vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts.
- Keep equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules, installing component and part upgrades, controlling corrosion, completing winterization procedures.
- Correct vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations; making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
- Verify vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
- Comply with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
- Contain costs by properly following warranty procedures.
- Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulation publications.
- Enhance maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Job Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in the following areas:
- Experience in Heavy Equipment diesel engines
- Experience in Heavy Equipment hydraulic systems (pumps, Rams, valve banks, rebuilding and repairing)
- Experience in Heavy Equipment electrical systems
- Experience in road tractors (Diesel engines, air brake systems, clutch and drive train, electrical)
- Welding and fabricating experience (Mig and stick)
- High School Diploma/GED and Trade or Vocational Training preferred
- Certifications in related fields preferred (John Deere, Cummins, CAT)
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Good written and verbal skills
- Must have a good set of basic working hand tools
- Must be willing to work flexible shifts and over time as needed
- Must be able to meet physical requirements of position (lifting up to 100lbs, bending, climbing, standing for duration of shift, etc.)