A Diesel Technician job in Mt. Vernon, WA is available courtesy of Akkodis. In this position you will prepare heavy duty diesel engines and vehicles for testing. This job requires at least two years of experience in automotive repair and diagnosis, preferably in diesel technology.

Diesel Technician responsibilities include:

- Support engineering staff with all phases of heavy duty vehicle testing at the Technical Center Vehicle Operations Lab.

- Prepare heavy duty diesel engines and vehicles for testing, including replacing components and installing measurement instrumentation.

- Work closely with engineering staff to assure engines and vehicles are performing as requested during testing.

- Maintain, troubleshoot and repair test engines and vehicles.

- Maintain the highest level of documentation, work area cleanliness and organization.

- Keep abreast of new technologies.

- Perform duties safely and efficiently with minimal supervision.

- Flexibility, initiative and the willingness to respond to shifting time and project demands.

Qualifications:

- Associate in Technical Arts degree in Diesel Power Technology or equivalent military or other training.

- Two years or more of relevant work experience to insure knowledge of engine and vehicle systems.

- Proficient troubleshooting skills in engine and vehicle systems.

- Must have the ability to exercise independent judgment and creativity based on sound technical.

theory, to solve a wide range of challenges for which routine solutions are not available.

- Applicants with a high attention to detail, very thorough, and are highly organized are sought after.

- Excellent mechanical aptitude.

- Welding and fabrication skills a plus.

- Current CDL a plus, ability to acquire a CDL required.

- Good computer skills.

- Microsoft Office software proficiency desired.

- Good communication skills.

- Must be self-directed with the ability to manage personal workload.

Pay Details: $28.00 to $40.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records subject to federal contractor requirements and/or security clearance requirements.