Diesel Mechanic

  • Title: Mechanic – Diesel
  • Department: Fleet
  • Reports to: Fleet Manager – BC Traffic
  • Salary Range: $30-40/hr.

BC Traffic Specialist, an InfraStripe Company

For over 25 years BC Traffic Specialist, has been a top provider of traffic solutions and services throughout California. Combined, our sales team has over 100 years of experience within the traffic industry with a depth of knowledge second to none.

Position Description

Under the immediate direction of the Fleet Manager, this position will maintain equipment operation by completing inspections and preventative maintenance requirements, correcting vehicle deficiencies, making adjustments and alignments and keeping record of equipment and repairs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts. Assess, diagnose, and repair equipment with accuracy and speed. Travels to job sites to repair equipment in the field quickly and efficiently.
  • Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering.
  • Ensures equipment availability by completing preventive maintenance schedules, installing component and part upgrades, controlling corrosion, and completing winterization procedures efficiently and thoroughly.
  • Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting and maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
  • Manages small parts inventory by counting stock, placing orders and verifying receipt.
  • Work to promote a safe workplace and ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed and assists with proper equipment usage.
  • Demonstrates a consistent positive attitude to support a productive work environment. Cooperates, communicates and works well with coworkers. Treats all employees and customers respectfully.
  • Regular and punctual attendance is required.
  • Maintains a clean and safe work environment at all times and adheres to safety and security standards in the performance of all job duties, and immediately reports all safety hazards or incidents to a supervisor.
  • Adheres to work rules and Company policies.
  • Performs other projects and duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

  • Two (2) year technical school or equivalent.
  • Preferred experience in electrical diagnostics and past mechanic experience.
  • Three (3) years of mechanic experience.
  • Excellent diagnostic, analysis and problem assessment skills demonstrated by the ability to collect the necessary information to identify key issues and identify cause-effect relationships.
  • Excellent verbal communication and customer service skills.
  • Writing – Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
  • Prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently.
  • Demonstrates a sense of urgency in completing all tasks.

Working Environment

This position will be based in Garden Grove, CA with occasional travel.

BC Traffic Specialist is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, military service or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.