Diesel Mechanic

Big Rig Repair Inc

Sacramento, CA

Pay: $20-$30/hr

Shift: Full time

**Job Summary**

As a Diesel Mechanic, you’ll keep diesel vehicles and heavy equipment ready for reliable, safe operation. You’ll inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain equipment such as excavators, cranes, forklifts, tractors, and tractor-trailers, using manufacturer guidance and technical schematics. Your impact: Accurate diagnostics and timely repairs help operators and customers get dependable equipment back to work.

**Duties**

• Perform diesel engine diagnostics and repair, vehicle maintenance, and construction machinery maintenance on heavy equipment, farm machinery, and industrial equipment, including Caterpillar equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), and air brake systems; service transmissions, suspension, alignment, brakes, and tires.
• Use hand and power tools to complete equipment repair, maintenance, assembly, and construction equipment servicing in line with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications.
• Read schematics; perform electrical diagnostics, soldering, fabrication, and welding as needed.
• Operate heavy equipment when required, handle heavy lifting, document work, and communicate clearly with customers.

**Experience**

• Mechanic experience, diesel mechanics, heavy equipment mechanics, mechanical knowledge, and equipment troubleshooting skills are important.
• Experience with electrical systems, electrical diagnostics, diesel engine repair, brake repair, hydraulics, transmissions, suspension, and tire service is useful.
• Dealership experience and familiarity with Caterpillar, excavators, cranes, forklifts, farm machinery, industrial equipment, and tractor-trailers are preferred.
• Bring customer service skills, safe tool practices, and the ability to interpret schematics; experience with OEM procedures, fabrication, welding, soldering, and heavy equipment operation is an asset.

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Work Location: In person