Unger Excavating Ltd. (UE) reserves the right to amend unilaterally the duties, responsibilities and reporting relationship stated in this job description. Job descriptions will be reviewed with the current employee and their leadership on a periodic basis to ensure accuracy and knowledge of job expectations.
Summary
The Diesel Technician specializes in maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing diesel-powered equipment used in excavation projects, such as excavators, bulldozers, loaders, and trucks. They ensure optimal performance, minimize downtime, and maintain compliance with safety and environmental standards. They report to the Shop Manager and will execute these tasks to the highest quality standards in a professional, responsible, and timely manner, while contributing to positive morale, and customer satisfaction. They must possess a positive attitude with other team members and portray a professional business image by using matching work clothes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may also be assigned)
These are the most prominent functions, responsibilities, and aspects of the job:
1. Equipment Maintenance and Repairs:
· Perform routine inspections and scheduled maintenance on diesel engines and related components.
· Diagnose issues in diesel systems and repair or replace engines, transmissions, turbochargers, and other critical parts as examples.
2. Diagnostic Testing:
· Use advanced diagnostic tools/software to identify mechanical/electronic issues.
· Conduct performance tests to ensure repairs meet operational standards.
3. Field Service Support:
· Travel to job sites to perform on-site repairs and emergency maintenance.
· Collaborate with Site Supervisors and Machine operators to understand equipment issues and usage conditions.
4. Documentation and Reporting:
· Maintain detailed service logs for all maintenance and repair activities.
· Track parts usage and inventory. Provide a detailed list of parts up front as much as possible and discuss with those who order the parts.
· Provide reports on equipment performance and suggest improvements or replacements.
5. Safety and Compliance:
· Adhere to all safety protocols outlined in SiteDocs.
· Ensure compliance with local and federal regulations.
6. Collaboration and Communication:
· Work closely with Shop Manager to ensure all equipment is operational.
· Provide recommendations on equipment upgrades or modifications for improved performance.
7. Housekeeping:
· Always provide a clean and safe work space for yourselves and others.
· Always put things away and paperwork is completed before starting the next job.
Ideal Thinking Style and Behavioral Traits needed to perform this role:
· Proficient with basic numerical equations and is comfortable with complex calculations. Also, reasonably efficient when using numerical data in decision making and requires little assistance in processing charts and graphs.
· Most effective in low-pressure environment but will pick up pace when necessary.
· Enjoys influencing others but still willing to follow directions when needed.
· Comfortable working alone, but willing to collaborate with a team when necessary.
· Effective without direct management yet welcomes structure/supervision as needed.
· Tends to be vigilant and on the lookout for potential problems.
· Capable of making timely responses but frequently deliberates by weighing the pros and cons of a situation.
· Responds appropriately to the needs of others but strongly defends own opinion.
· Uses judgement that balances common sense and practical experience.
Working Conditions
· Full-time position, 50 hours per week (or longer) based on business needs.
· May involve extended hours, including weekends or on-call availability for emergency repairs (but not typical).
· Primarily in the repair shop, with occasional on site service calls.
· Exposure to noise, dust, grease, and heavy machinery.
· Ability to work in outdoor environments and varying weather conditions.
· Physical stamina to lift heavy tools and parts (50 lbs).
· Capability to work in tight spaces and on elevated surfaces as needed.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
These are required to perform the essential duties of the job:
· Valid Driver’s License
Education and/or Experience
The following education and training are a guide for this job role and individual career development opportunities. Unger Excavating recognizes that education, training, and experience will vary with individuals and will be balanced with what is required within the departments’ skill/trade requirements to harmonize the team’s overall skillsets. Along with external education and training, Unger Excavating provides internal training specific to the job role, department, and corporate knowledge.
For this job role education and training could include:
· High school: Graduation diploma or general education degree (GED) (vocational training in heavy equipment mechanics is preferred).
· College / Trades: Heavy Equipment Mechanic or similar qualification.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship
Pay: $20.00-$40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
