Diesel Mechanic - Saco, Maine at DENNIS K. BURKE INC in Saco, Maine

Job Description:

Whether you are a newer diesel mechanic, or someone with some years of experience just looking to work your trade for a great company, we could be the place you call home!!  Our shop in Saco, ME is looking to expand its Team.

Dennis K. Burke, Inc. (DKB) is a family owned business with new headquarters located in Taunton, Massachusetts.  We are one of New England’s largest suppliers of diesel fuel, gasoline, and motor oil products and have reliably supplied customers throughout the Northeast for over 55 years. Dennis K. Burke, Inc. was also the first retail distributor of both Biodiesel and E-85 Ethanol gasoline in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.  Dennis K. Burke is proud of its loyalty to customers, vendors, and employees.   We offer a great benefits package including choice of medical, dental, vision, life, disability and more!!

Summary:

Under general supervision, maintains service operations by inspecting and maintaining trucks. Responsible for keeping equipment available for use by inspecting and performing diagnostic testing of trucks. Completing preventative maintenance, such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotation, and tire changes, wheel balancing and replacing filters. Maintains vehicle functional condition by listening to driver complaints, conducting inspections, repairing engine failures, repairing mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions; replacing parts and components; repairing body damage.

Job Duties:

• Maintains service operations by inspecting and maintaining trucks


• Responsible for keeping equipment available for use by inspecting and performing diagnostic testing of trucks


• Completing preventative maintenance, such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, and tire changes, replacing filters


• Maintains vehicle functional condition by listening to driver complaints, conducting inspections, repairing engine failures, repairing mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions; replacing parts and components; repairing body damage


• Installs repairs and maintains diesel truck engines. Examines trucks, repair, and overhaul, and adjust truck brake systems


• Installs and repair air conditioners and service components


• Performs diagnostic engine repair. Diagnose and repair anti-lock braking system


• Conducts routine D.O.T. truck inspections and maintenance


• Adjust and realign brakes


• Test drives vehicles


• Reviews work orders and discusses with Fleet Manager


• Follows check list to ensure all important parts are examined


• Provides road repair on vehicles as needed


• Other related duties as assigned

Education and Skills Requirements

• min 1 to 2 years experience working on diesel trucks/vehicles


• Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within the truck maintenance field


• Able to perform heavy duty physical activity, including bending, stooping, reaching, climbing, pulling, lifting up to 75 lbs


• Possesses a Motor Vehicle Mechanic Certification is highly preferred


• Possesses a Medium/Heavy Truck Technician Certification (Diesel Engines) is preferred


• CDL A-B with Hazmat endorsement is preferred

• High School Diploma or Equivalent


• Certified Heavy Duty Diesel mechanic with Hazmat


• Engine Performance & Brakes Certification is preferred

Physical Requirements

• Able to perform heavy duty physical activity, including bending, stooping, reaching, climbing, pulling


• Able to lift up to 75lbs frequently, up to 100 lbs occassionally


• Able to bend, stand, walk


• Able to stand for majority of shift


• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer including keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment

Supervisory Responsibility 
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment
May be exposed to varied temperatures at times (heat/cold).  May be subjected to loud noises, hazardous materials/chemicals, running machinery,