Diesel Mechanic 4000$ Sign On Bonus

About the role

The diesel mechanic is responsible for the on-site and off-site maintenance and repair of company-owned and rented construction equipment, trucks, and vehicles. The individual in this position is also responsible for the organization, cleanliness, and safe operation of the mechanics truck, as well as the tools and equipment in and around the shop and yard area. The diesel mechanic is also responsible for following all safety requirements and procedures outlined by all regulatory agencies and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, repairs, and occasionally operates construction or power equipment, including but not limited to an excavator, grader, bulldozer, backhoe, front end loader, skid steer, asphalt paver, dirt/asphalt roller, asphalt reclaimer, soil stabilizer, and asphalt milling machine.
• Maintains, repairs, and occasionally operates jackhammers, saws, and other small equipment and tools as required.
• Responsible for diagnosing and troubleshooting equipment failures and repairing and maintaining diesel and gasoline engines.
• Performs shop management functions such as maintenance scheduling and spare parts inventory control.
• Cleans equipment as needed to aid in diagnostic evaluation and repairs.
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of vehicles driven, equipment moved, and trailers towed, noting any defects or deficiencies both verbally and in writing.
• Operates small electric and air powered hand tools including but not limited to welders, cut-off saws, drill presses, jacks, chain hoists, overhead cranes, vehicle lifts, grease guns, bench grinders, pressure washers, presses, and torches.
• Travels to remote locations or jobsites as needed for the emergency repair and maintenance of fleet equipment, trucks, and vehicles.
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards as determined by law, site requirements and company policies.

Requirements

• Valid and appropriate in-state drivers license (or the ability to obtain said license) is required.
• CDL preferred.
• Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge and ability to perform the work as described.
• Must possess a minimum of 2 years of experience with heavy construction equipment repair and maintenance.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to perform job requirements in adverse field and weather conditions.

Skills

• Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely.
• Ability to work with computers as a tool for problem solving, diagnosis, and for retrieving and completing electronic work orders.
• Ruston Paving provides double time pay for weekend work.

Benefits

• Double time pay for weekend work.
• Site excavation and/or paving experience is preferred.

Pay

$27.00 - $38.00 per hour

Schedule

Full Time Regular

Benefits

• Not specified

Company

Name : Ruston Paving