Job Description

Diesel Technician Mechanic Fitter Harvesting Vehicles
Job Duties:
- Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged
parts.
- Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and
part upgrades; controlling corrosion.
- Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and
replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, electrical, air
conditioning, fuel, emission, brakes, steering, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations; making
adjustments and alignments including bearing pre-loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil
systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
- Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
- Complies with state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
- Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
- Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining
supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
- Contains costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options.
- Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulation
publications.
- Enhances maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new
and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Diesel Technician Mechanic Skills and Qualifications:
Tooling, Supply Management, Mechanical Inspection Tools, Technical Understanding, Attention to Detail,
Dependability, Thoroughness, Verbal Communication, Documentation Skills, Inventory Control, Job Knowledge

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