Maintenance Mechanic

DHT is one of the most successful truck load carriers in the U.S. Since 1964, our success lies within our family oriented team whose primary goal is to service our customers in a safe and profitable manner. DHT is experiencing a growth in our El Paso location. We have an exciting and family oriented culture that will give you the opportunity to build a career!

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic

Summary: Responsible for performing highly diversified duties to diagnose, troubleshoot, repair and maintain company equipment. Repairs and maintains diesel industrial trucks by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

• Perform preventive maintenance inspections as specified using mechanics hand tools and shop equipment, which may include hydraulic jacks or hoists, welding and air pressure equipment, and other equipment necessary.
• Diagnose mechanical problems using charts, technical manuals, and experience.
• Reads job orders and observes and listens to truck in operation to determine malfunction and to plan work procedures.
• Perform necessary mechanical repairs and adjustments, using tools and equipment stated above, in the following areas: air conditioning (requires certification)/heating, cab, instruments, brakes, frame, steering, suspension, tires, wheels, drive train, electrical system, engine system, trailer, refrigeration, and other components which may need repair. Also inspect components such as lights, airlines and mud-flaps to determine if they are in compliance with state and federal safety regulations, performing replacements or makes minor repairs.
• Installs new ignition systems, aligns front wheels, changes or recharges batteries, and replaces transmissions and other parts. Changes engine oil, other fluids and filters. Changes tires and brake components. Examines protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks, and makes adjustments. Lubricates moving parts and drives repaired truck to verify conformance to specifications.
• Communicate with appropriate personnel to determine needs and advise when work is done.
• Complete fuel tickets, work orders, time cards and other required documents, using parts books and codes.
• Drive vehicles within company property and drive on public roads as required.
• Wash and fuel equipment when necessary.
• Assist in maintaining clean and orderly shop and equipment. May involve sweeping, scrubbing, painting and yard maintenance such as mowing yard, fence repair, snow removal, etc.
• Observe safety rules and regulations, shop work rules, company policy, and other posted or verbal instruction from management.
• Drive service vehicle to pick up parts from outside vendors and respond to road calls.
• Present a business appropriate appearance and conduct self in a professional manner at all times while representing DHT.
• Comply with all DHT policies including safety guidelines and standards and a work environment that is free of any and all types of discrimination, harassment and violence.
• Any other miscellaneous duties that may be assigned by Shop Supervisor or Director of Maintenance.

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