Job Description

Diesel Truck Mechanic

Department: Maintenance
Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor

The ideal candidate is seeking employment with a local, family-owned company and wants to join a fast-paced industrial environment. The characteristics that best describe our ideal candidate include safety-focused, organized, responsive, accurate, resourceful, adaptable, mechanically inclined, and team-oriented. You should apply if you want to improve lives and preserve the future.

Position Overview

The primary function of this position is to inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain the company’s diesel trucks and trailers. This includes preventive maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical problems, responding to breakdowns, and completing repairs that support safe and reliable fleet operations.

Experience repairing forklifts and other material-handling equipment is desired but not required. Welding and fabrication skills are also desired but not required.

The normal schedule is Monday through Friday. Occasional overtime or Saturday work may be required based on operational needs.

Primary Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on diesel trucks and trailers.
Diagnose and repair:
- Diesel engines
- Air brake systems
- Electrical and charging systems
- Steering and suspension systems
- Cooling and fuel systems
- Hydraulic systems
- Exhaust and aftertreatment systems
- Trailer components, including brakes, lights, suspension, and landing gear
Troubleshoot mechanical failures and other equipment issues.
Complete vehicle inspections and safety checks.
Respond to breakdowns and prioritize repairs based on safety and operational needs.
Maintain accurate maintenance records and repair documentation.
Coordinate parts ordering and communicate inventory needs.
Keep tools, equipment, and work areas clean and organized.
Ensure repairs meet applicable safety requirements and company standards.
Communicate equipment concerns, repair status, and expected completion times to management and operations staff.
Assist with forklift, material-handling equipment, and general yard repairs when qualified and needed.
Assist with general yard duties when necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Equipment Supported

Diesel-powered tractors and trucks
Roll-off trucks
Flatbed, end-dump, van, pup, and other commercial trailers
Hydraulic systems and attachments
Forklifts and material-handling equipment, when applicable
Skid steers, industrial loaders, and other support equipment, when applicable

Required Skills and Abilities

Strong mechanical and troubleshooting ability.
Ability to diagnose and repair diesel trucks and commercial trailers.
Ability to work independently and prioritize repairs effectively.
Ability to communicate with drivers, co-workers, management, vendors, and operations staff in a positive and informed manner.
Ability to safely perform the physical requirements of the position, including bending, kneeling, climbing, working underneath vehicles, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Understanding of industrial safety standards and safe work practices.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED required.
At least three years of diesel truck, fleet, heavy-equipment, or industrial maintenance experience preferred.
Experience maintaining and repairing commercial trucks and trailers preferred.
Experience working in a manufacturing, industrial, recycling, or wholesale environment preferred.
Previous scrap-yard experience is a plus.

Licenses and Certifications

Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Skills and Experience

The following are desired but not required:

Forklift and material-handling equipment repair experience.
Welding and fabrication skills.
Diesel or automotive technical certifications.
OSHA or equipment-related certifications.
Field-service or fleet-maintenance experience.
Commercial Driver’s License.

Job Details

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 to $35.00 per hour, depending on experience
Work Location: In person

Benefits

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Profit sharing

Company Description

Company Overview:
Bob’s Metals, Inc. provides high quality scrap metal recycling services to industrial, manufacturing and service industries throughout the Pacific Northwest region. Our company utilizes state-of-the-art equipment including material handlers with grapples and magnets, forklifts, mobile shears, balers, and metallurgical analyzers to recycle scrap material effectively. Scrap metal is processed by sorting, cutting, torching, shearing, and baling. Our company has a strong commitment to efficient and environmentally friendly processing of metals to specific size, density and quality that is preferred by steel mills and foundries for melting in the production of new finished products.

Company Description

Company Overview: Bob’s Metals, Inc. provides high quality scrap metal recycling services to industrial, manufacturing and service industries throughout the Pacific Northwest region. Our company utilizes state-of-the-art equipment including material handlers with grapples and magnets, forklifts, mobile shears, balers, and metallurgical analyzers to recycle scrap material effectively. Scrap metal is processed by sorting, cutting, torching, shearing, and baling. Our company has a strong commitment to efficient and environmentally friendly processing of metals to specific size, density and quality that is preferred by steel mills and foundries for melting in the production of new finished products.

Bob's Metals, Inc.

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