Diesel Mechanic and Upfitter

About the role

Walbec produces high-quality construction materials and delivers professional design, engineering, and construction services. This position is located in the Manitowoc, WI maintenance and repair facility.

Role and Responsibilities

• Upfitting new licensed fleet units.
• Installing electrical components, hydraulic components, water systems, storage compartments, mounting beds, van bodies, water tanks, etc.
• Completes preventive maintenance schedules; installs component and part upgrades; controls corrosion; completes winterization procedures.
• Corrects deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations; makes adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
• Verifies proper performance by conducting test drives; adjusts controls and systems.
• Complies with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
• Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repair logs.
• Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshoots breakdowns; maintains supplies; performs preventive maintenance; initiates repairs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reads technical and regulation publications.

Requirements

• A valid Driver's License and satisfactory driving record. (CDL required or the ability to obtain)
• Two to three years of prior work experience working on heavy duty trucks, heavy equipment, etc. and experience working on diesel engines
• Required to have own tools up to ½" drive (some specialty tools supplied by the shop)
• Prior experience performing diagnostics, including electrical troubleshooting and computer-aided diagnosis as well as reading electrical and hydraulic schematics
• High School diploma as well as vocational training and certification from an accredited organization, or combination of schooling and relevant work experience
• Strong technical understanding, good problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and thoroughness
• Adaptable to new equipment and a willingness to learn and be trained
• Prior experience documenting repairs and utilizing a parts-ordering system
• Must be a motivated, punctual and dependable self-starter with good communication skills
• The ability to work varied hours including nights, early mornings, and weekends as needed
• Be able to tolerate and work in typical heavy shop environment as part of a large team

Benefits

• Competitive compensation aligned with industry standards
• Employer Paid Medical Plan with HRA contribution (eligibility requirements)
• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-paid short and long-term disability coverage
• Paid parental leave
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Profit sharing
• Robust Walbec training and professional development program
• Ongoing career growth opportunities

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer