Automotive Technician (Heavy Truck)
Core
Journeyman-level mechanical repair and maintenance of heavy-duty trucks, garbage packers, and specialized gasoline/diesel equipment.
Role type
Heavy truck automotive technician
Builds
Repaired and maintained heavy trucks, emergency vehicles, and municipal equipment
Domain
Transportation maintenance / Heavy equipment repair
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Diesel engine diagnosis, Gasoline engine diagnosis, Electrical system repair, Steering and suspension repair, Air brake system repair, Hydraulic system repair, Minor bodywork, Tire repair/replacement, Preventive maintenance scheduling, Manual and scan tool diagnostics
Preferred skills
CDL (Commercial Driver's License)
Technologies
Scan tools, Computer diagnostics, Manual tools, Gauges, Welding equipment, Pneumatic wrenches
Responsibilities
Diagnose and repair diesel and gasoline engines, Perform electrical repairs on trucks, Inspect and repair steering, suspension, and air brake systems, Conduct preventive maintenance and tune-ups, Fabricate parts for equipment, Perform minor bodywork on rolling stock, Retrieve equipment from worksites for repairs