Truck Mechanic

Perform routine maintenance on trucks, such as checking batteries and changing oil to ensure proper vehicle running

Inspect various parts of trucks, including brake systems, wheel bearings and steering mechanisms to ensure they are in the proper condition to operate effectively

Use different tools and equipment, such as pressure gauges, pneumatic wrenches, welding equipment, screwdrivers, hoists and jacks, to repair trucks while constantly utilizing safety precautions

Diagnose malfunctions in defective equipment by inspecting and testing using devises such as motor analyzers, handheld computers and chassis charts to determine how to address problems

Test drive vehicles to ensure they are running properly and to find issues to determine what the solution will be

Replace parts, valves, bearings and gears as needed and repair vehicle cooling and heating systems

Measure vehicle emissions to ensure they are in the proper limits

Ensure parts conform to factory specifications by inspecting and verifying clearances and dimensions