Diesel Mechanic

Diesel Mechanic

Whiteline Express, Ltd. is a truckload carrier with headquarters in Plymouth, MI. It was founded in 1983 to provide value added services for our affiliated companies. Since that time, we have continually grown to include terminals in Plymouth, MI, Jackson Center, OH, Medina, OH, Alsip, IL, and Champaign, IL.

The cornerstone of our service strategy is to provide strategic advantage to our customers.And as an EPA Smartway Partner, Whiteline Express is committed to technologies and processes that reduce our carbon footprint while protecting the environment for future generations.

The Diesel Mechanic is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work environment. The Diesel Mechanic diagnoses mechanical problems, repairs and rebuilds equipment on or off-site.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment

• Diagnose mechanical problems, repair and rebuild equipment

• Diagnoses problems and repairs brakes, transmissions, rear-ends, clutches, diesel engines, and electrical problems

• Performs all aspects of trailer repairs

• Performs all phases of vehicle repairs

• Removes, cleans, repairs, reinstalls and adjusts all vehicle components

• Welds equipment as needed

• Prepares and completes work orders on equipment repair

• Maintains completed paperwork on equipment

• Makes service calls as needed

• Works closely with other mechanic technicians and advises them on repairs

• Evaluates completed work and conducts final inspection of equipment prior to release to ensure compliance with federal and state codes regulations

• Receives, accepts and distributes all deliveries appropriately

• Responsible for opening and closing the Maintenance garage

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Ability to trouble shoot electrical, mechanical, diesel engine problems

• Experience working on tractor trailers

• Basic welding skills (Mig, Oxy/Acl)

• Ability to understand type and nature of essential job functions

• Ability to understand necessary safety procedures and precautions

• Ability to add, subtracts, multiply and divide

• Intermediate knowledge of computer/lap top

• Intermediate knowledge of hand tools/power tools

• Ability to travel to off-site locations for repair

• Ability to be on call

• Must be able to use battery and charging system test equipment

• Ability to lift and carry approximately 80 pounds

• Ability to sit, stand, slouch or lie for extended periods

• Ability to work safely around heavy machinery and heavy equipment

• Ability to hold air impact tools up to 30 lbs.

• High School Diploma or GED

• Auto Mechanic