Diesel Technician (Shop/Field)

Diesel Technician (Shop/Field) Job Highlights

Company Profile

Empire Southwest is a top authorized Caterpillar® dealer for heavy equipment and power generation. The company provides commercial SunPower solar products. Also, it is an authorized dealer for agriculture equipment from AGCO, Challenger, Massey Ferguson, and other leading manufacturers.

Job Profile

The company is seeking a Diesel Technician (Shop/Field) with knowledge of on-highway truck brands for diesel, electrical, air, electronic, hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic systems and their components.

Provide service, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair for malfunctions or failures of key systems and components.

Evaluate for root cause failures through the use of electronic tools, failure analysis, and schematics.

Demonstrate proper communication methods to effectively explain equipment, condition, status, and recommendations to customers, associates, and management.

Educational Qualification

• Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED

Work Experience

• Possess a minimum of 6 months of related experience (required)
• 2 to 3 years of experience in bumper-to-bumper troubleshooting and repairing On-Highway Trucks (preferred)
• Complete all DOT-required training
• Air Brake inspection course or experience equivalent to performing air brake inspections as defined/required by FMCSR 396.25.
• Able to complete annual certifications of On-Highway commercial vehicles either by education or experience equivalent as defined/required by FMCSR 396.19.
• Current commercial driver’s license (required)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Complete related paperwork, access databases, and proprietary systems required to complete jobs of Fuso and other On-Highway truck and trailer manufacturers, accurately and timely.
• Maintain the ability and experience to perform Federally Required DOT Annual Truck and Trailer inspections. Accurately complete required annual documentation. Education/experience required as defined by FMCSR 396.19
• Maintain company equipment – keep it in good clean orderly condition and report deficiencies to supervisors.
• Maintain good customer relations and support for corporate marketing objectives.
• Maintain mid to extensive working knowledge of Caterpillar, Empire Allied machinery, as well as other On-Highway manufacturer component functions. This will include but is not limited to; hydraulic, fuel, brakes, power train, air, and diesel engine systems.
• Repair, recondition, and maintain equipment and components.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions and failures.
• Work safely at all times. Adhere to all applicable safety policies. Comply with all company policies, procedures, and standards.

Additional Responsibilities-

• Communicate with proper individuals to clarify instructions or discuss the scope or progress of the job.
• Complete all assigned Web-based training as described/required.
• Follow contamination control and HAZMAT rules and regulations.
• Maintain compliance with DOT Hours of Service regulations.
• Maintain current MSHA card if work area requires.
• Make warranty recommendations.
• Own and maintain required personal tools.
• Provide on-the-job training to technicians and helpers as assigned.
• Review required daily inspections of commercial motor vehicles. Complete repairs of deficiencies determined to affect safety-related items, according to the FMCSRs.
• Travel to remote locations and work overtime as needed.
• Work within and promote corporate values.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to keep a clean driving record found to be acceptable by FMCSR standards, and Empire Insurance requirements.
• Ability to work cooperatively.
• Able to effectively communicate verbal and written instructions and information to associates, clients, and management regarding vehicle/component/equipment conditions, problems, recommendations, and repair processes.
• Appropriate manner, conduct, and grooming to adhere to company policy.
• Basic computer and internet knowledge is required.
• Knowledge and skills to operate and understand scanning and diagnostic equipment including computerized instrumentation.
• Learn and use Empire, Caterpillar, FUSO, and Allied products, as well as other On-Highway Manufacturer databases, procedures, and systems to diagnose, repair, and order parts.
• Must be able to meet all safety requirements for applicable safety policies and use all required safety equipment.
• Must have acceptable attendance to meet all company standards and requirements.
• Valid Commercial driver’s license.
• Must be able to communicate (speak, read, comprehend, write) in English.

Physical Demands

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision.
• Frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop and kneel.
• Regularly required to lift or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally required to lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Regularly required to sit, have hand and finger dexterity, speak or hear.

Work Environment

• Frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and outside weather conditions.

Employer’s Statement

Empire Southwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer.