Diesel Mechanic

  • Goodwill Of Colorado
  • Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • Full Time

Goodwill of Colorado

Job Description

**This job number is for temporary employees working on an assignment with Goodwill Staffing**

JOB SUMMARY:

A diesel mechanic inspects, repairs, and maintains diesel-powered engines and equipment, ensuring vehicles such as trucks, buses, and heavy machinery operate safely and efficiently using welding tools and having the ability to rebuild egines.

Goodwill Staffing is a full-service staffing agency within Goodwill of Colorado. Goodwill Staffing offers many employment opportunities such as temporary-to-hire and temporary day labor positions. Goodwill Staffing serves the Colorado Springs and Denver areas. Goodwill Staffing works with a variety of Clients offering a variety of job opportunities.

The Goodwill Staffing (GSS), Craft Workers position will consist of short-term employment opportunities that may become temp-to-hire positions. This position is usually indoors/outdoors, and the incumbent will be exposed to various shop elements, loud noises, and equipment. These opportunities are typically more physical requiring the incumbent to be walking, standing, twisting, bending, and/or carrying/moving heavy objects through their shift. The GSS, Craft Workers, position is customer-facing and will represent the Client and Goodwill in a positive manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Perform preventive maintenance and inspections on septic and waste management fleet
  • Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and brake systems
  • Conduct tire maintenance and replacements
  • Test drive vehicles when properly certified
  • Maintain accurate documentation of repairs and services
  • Keep work area clean, safe, and organized
  • Communicate effectively with drivers, team members, and management
  • Support a positive and safety-focused work culture

*Specific job descriptions will be made available upon meeting with the Goodwill Staffing Recruiter.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

  • Per assignment requirements.

Experience:

  • Welding Experience
  • Ability to Rebuild Engines
  • 3-5 years experience

Other:

  • Per assignment requirements.

Physical Requirements

Attachment to Job Description

Job Title: 1107 – GSS, Craft Workers Dept Number: 5450

*Specific job descriptions will be made available upon meeting with the Goodwill Staffing Recruiter.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Guide to Physical Requirements:

  • Continuously (5-8 hours)
  • Frequently (3-4 hours)
  • Occasionally (1-2 hours)
  • Never

LIFTING: (as defined by ADA)

Heavy: 45 lbs & over - CONTINUOUSLY

Moderate: 15-44 lbs - CONTINUOUSLY

Light: 14 lbs & under - CONTINUOUSLY

CARRYING:

Heavy: 45 lbs & over - CONTINUOUSLY

Moderate: 15-44 lbs - CONTINUOUSLY

Light: 14 lbs & under - CONTINUOUSLY

PUSHING/PULLING - CONTINUOUSLY

REACHING:

Above Shoulder - CONTINUOUSLY

At Shoulder - CONTINUOUSLY

Below Shoulder - CONTINUOUSLY

TWISTING - CONTINUOUSLY

BENDING - CONTINUOUSLY

KNEELING/CRAWLING - CONTINUOUSLY

SQUAT - CONTINUOUSLY

CLIMBING:

Use of legs only (stairs) - CONTINUOUSLY

Use of arms & legs (ladders) - CONTINUOUSLY

HEARING - CONTINUOUSLY

VISION:

Visual, close - CONTINUOUSLY

Visual, distant - CONTINUOUSLY

Visual, depth perception - CONTINUOUSLY

HANDS/FINGERS:

Simple grasping - CONTINUOUSLY

Fine Manipulation - CONTINUOUSLY

Repetitive Movements - CONTINUOUSLY

WALKING - CONTINUOUSLY

STANDING - CONTINUOUSLY

SITTING - CONTINUOUSLY

SPEAKING - CONTINUOUSLY

OTHER, please describe -

Job ID: 523554835
Originally Posted on: 6/3/2026

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