Heavy Diesel Mechanic

south jersey transport & repair llc

Newfield, NJ

Pay: $25-$38/hr

Shift: Full time

**Overview**

Join our team as a Heavy Diesel Mechanic and keep heavy-duty vehicles and equipment ready for the work ahead. You’ll inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain diesel engines, tractor-trailers, farm machinery, and industrial equipment. Your impact: Reliable repairs help drivers and equipment operators work safely and keep essential vehicles and machinery in service.

**Responsibilities**

• Diagnose and repair diesel engines, transmissions, air brakes, suspension, hydraulics, HVAC, and automotive electrical systems.
• Perform vehicle maintenance, brake repair, alignment, tire service, and equipment maintenance on heavy trucks, excavators, cranes, forklifts, Caterpillar equipment, and other machinery.
• Read schematics and use automotive diagnostics, hand tools, and power tools to troubleshoot vehicle systems and mechanical systems.
• Complete equipment repair, assembly, fabrication, welding, and soldering as needed; document maintenance and repair work.
• Operate heavy equipment when required, follow safe work practices, and communicate clearly with customers and coworkers.

**Qualifications**

• Mechanical knowledge and mechanic, diesel mechanics, heavy equipment mechanics, heavy truck repair, or service technician experience.
• Experience with diesel engine repair, automotive repair, vehicle mechanics, transmissions, hydraulics, electrical systems, shocks and struts, or vehicle maintenance.
• Dealership experience and familiarity with Caterpillar equipment, farm machinery, industrial equipment, excavators, cranes, forklifts, or tractor-trailers are valued.
• Ability to use hand and power tools, interpret schematics, perform fabrication or welding, and handle heavy lifting safely.
• Customer service skills and a commitment to safe, thorough work; experience with vehicle maintenance for truck drivers is a plus.

Pay: $25.00 - $38.00 per hour

Work Location: In person