Diesel Mechanic

Empire Transport

Carrollton, KY

Pay: $29-$50/hr

Shift: Full time

**Job Summary**

Keep diesel-powered vehicles and heavy equipment ready for safe, reliable work. As a Diesel Mechanic, you’ll inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair tractor-trailers.

**Responsibilities**

• Perform diesel engine diagnostics and repair, equipment troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance on vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical systems, hydraulics, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), transmissions, suspension, alignment, and air brakes.
• Complete brake repair, tire service, vehicle maintenance, and construction machinery maintenance; inspect equipment and document work performed.
• Use hand and power tools to disassemble, repair, and assemble components; perform fabrication and welding as needed.
• Operate heavy equipment when required, follow safe work practices, and provide responsive customer service.

**Experience**

• Mechanic, diesel mechanic, service technician, or electrical experience; dealership experience is a plus.
• Working mechanical knowledge of diesel engines, automotive diagnostics and repair, heavy equipment mechanics, and equipment repair and maintenance.
• Ability to read schematics and apply OEM service procedures; experience with excavators, cranes, forklifts, Caterpillar equipment, farm machinery, industrial equipment, or tractor-trailers is valuable.
• Comfortable using hand and power tools and performing heavy lifting as part of equipment servicing.

Pay: $28.57 - $50.00 per hour

Work Location: In person