Diesel Mechanic - 1st Shift - Montebello, CA

Perform preventive maintenance (lube, oil change, replace belts, hoses, inspect brakes, repack bearings, check tires, on all size vehicles. Individual Skills and Competencies: Ability to read and understand technical service manuals, repair orders, labels, and gauges (in English).

Job Overview: This position is responsible for the Fleet Operations and Maintenance and reports to the Branch Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Service and repair of all fleet vehicles. 
• Perform preventive maintenance (lube, oil change, replace belts, hoses, inspect brakes, repack bearings, check tires, on all size vehicles. Must perform per month. 
• Diagnose and effectively repair mechanical, engine and electrical irregularities/malfunctions on all size vehicles. 
• Drive automatic and standard shift vehicles for testing, transfer, and pick-up/delivery of parts. 
• Perform inventory and order parts, supplies, as needed. 

Primary Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience (Preferably Dealership. Foreign/Domestic vehicle experience a plus) 
• Possession of valid driver’s license (C or better) and ability to drive both automatic and standard transmission vehicles from 2,000 to 50,000 lbs. in size. 
• Must meet qualifications as outlined in section 391 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety regulations. 
• Must meet DOT standards to achieve brake and annual inspection certifications. A minimum of 1 year experience or a certificate from an approved training program. 

Individual Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to read and understand technical service manuals, repair orders, labels, and gauges (in English). .
• Ability to write work orders, purchase orders. 
• Ability to communicate verbally (in English) using telephone for ordering parts and supplies. 

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in a semi-enclosed structure and outdoors. 
• Environment involves chemical handling, gasoline/diesel fumes and intermittent high noise exposure. 
• Exposed to wet and dry conditions in extreme heat and/or cold. 
• Full-time schedule consists of an average of 40 hours per week for a 5-day period.