Diesel Technician III

Diagnoses, estimates, and repairs highly complex electrical and mechanical systems, primarily on tractors, following standard operating procedures [SOP’s].  Completes routine rebuilds and replacements, makes best value and safety decisions to continue to operate, repair or replace, then performs technical repairs and replacement. Uses technical publications and other internet-based manuals, technical information, and check sheets.  Some employees in this role function as local shop subject matter experts [SME] on all tractor systems. Further, the same may be a resource for Warranty, Senior Maintenance Leadership Team, and Training department.

• Diagnoses and repairs problems in the areas of engine, component parts, exhaust, and aftertreatment. Many other various other vehicle items [i.e. telematics, camera systems, steering, manual transmissions, automated transmissions, high pressure fuel injection systems, HVAC, charging and cranking systems, APU’s and Air Disc Brakes].

 

• Uses diagnostic software or other methods to diagnose electrical and mechanical problems related to all systems including engine, drivetrain, cab, brakes, suspension, and electrical and communication systems. [Detroit, 3DL, Cummins Insite, Davie, Meritor WABCO, Bendix etc].

 

• Utilizes electronic instructions [sometimes email] could be [MS Teams message] to understand, document and complete repair orders. Utilizes computer system FLEETIO  to accurately create, track and complete work order repairs including the tracking of time (labor hours), parts used and work completed. 

 

• Makes decisions on whether a component can continue to operate or should be repaired/replaced, based on best overall value and safety impact.

 

• Individually or in conjunction with another Technicians, performs tractor PMs including responsibility for resolving any equipment performance problems identified by Drivers.

 

• May communicate with internal and external customers [i.e. other Shop, Drivers, Operations, Operations Leaders, OEMs, etc.] on such things as company stances, wait times, reasons for repair decisions and status updates.

 

•  Acts as a resource to the local Leadership Team, Warranty, and Training Departments.  Examples include identifying problems and solutions to manufacturing / design problems and may participate in the development and presentation of training curriculum.

 

• If licensed, drives commercial equipment in the yard and on public roads, which requires a Commercial Drivers License (CDL), to diagnose problems and take corrective actions. CDL not required, but appreciated.

 

• Charges out parts removed from inventory and assists in maintaining parts inventory.

 

• Responsible for general Shop Diagnostic Tooling.