Diesel Mechanic

The Diesel Mechanic is responsible for safely and properly repairing commercial trucks and various equipment in the repair shop setting and out on road calls.

At CalPortland, were proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package th provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compension CalPortland. Ths why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. All regular full time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental and vision plans. Other benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and retirement program. The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.

• Service equipment according to a planned schedule and in a timely manner
• Troubleshoot, repair and clean commercial trucks and equipment which may include removal of concrete buildup
• Check, prioritize and repair equipment write-ups based on safety issues, customer service issues, PM issues and less critical issues
• Keeps documention on all repairs and consistently communices stus of downed vehicles to shop manager and dispch
• Assists in maintaining accure parts inventory by keeping parts in their designed place and recording parts removed
• Responsible for working in a safe manner, reporting all incidents/injuries to management as soon as they occur
• Attends safety meetings as scheduled by management
• Performs other reled duties as assigned

High School Diploma/GED

• Must have own tools
• Mechanical experience working on commercial vehicles
• Diesel engine troubleshooting skills with various engine manufacturers
• Experience with basic fabricion, use and applicion of welders and gas torch systems
• Experience preforming preventive maintenance
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent written and verbal communicion skills
• Physical Requirements: climbing, stooping, bending, squting, twisting, pushing, pulling, frequent lifting of 50 pounds, occasional lifting of 75 to 100 pounds, stretching, driving/sitting, using pneumic and power tools
• Ability to work in extremes of hot and cold weher and wet environments
• Able to work varying start times including weekends
• Current Commercial Drivers License preferred

Successful candide must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examinion, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require FMCSA reguled on-going drug and alcohol testing.