Diesel Mechanic

Universal Truck Parts

Houston, TX

Pay: $1,000-$2,200/yr

Shift: Full time

**Job Overview**

As a Diesel Mechanic, you’ll inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair diesel-powered vehicles and heavy equipment. You’ll work with tractors, and tractor-trailers, using diagnostic tools, technical schematics, and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) guidance to identify issues and complete dependable repairs. This hands-on role suits a mechanic who enjoys solving problems and keeping equipment ready for work.

**Responsibilities**

• Perform diesel engine diagnostics and repair, equipment troubleshooting, and routine vehicle and equipment maintenance.
• Service construction machinery, farm machinery, industrial equipment, and heavy equipment, including Caterpillar equipment where applicable.
• Diagnose and repair electrical systems, hydraulics, transmissions, suspension, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), and air brakes.
• Complete brake repair, alignment, tire service, assembly, fabrication, welding, and soldering as needed.
• Use hand and power tools safely; document work and communicate repair needs clearly.
• Your impact: Accurate diagnostics and timely repairs help operators work safely and keep essential vehicles and equipment available.

**Skills**

• **Essential:** Mechanical knowledge; diesel mechanics experience; ability to use tools and interpret schematics; skills in diesel engine diagnostics, electrical diagnostics, equipment repair, and maintenance.
• **Relevant experience:** Mechanic, service technician, vehicle maintenance, automotive repair or diagnostics, construction equipment servicing, and heavy equipment mechanics.
• **Preferred:** Dealership experience; familiarity with OEM procedures, Caterpillar equipment, freightliner, Volvo, international, kenworth tractor-trailers.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment when required and safely handle heavy lifting.
• Customer service skills and practical experience with fabrication, welding, soldering, hydraulics, transmissions, air brakes, alignment, suspension, HVAC, and electrical systems.

Pay: $1,000.00 - $2,200.00 per week

Work Location: In person