Diesel Technician/Mechanic

Responsibilities

• Provide technical service to construction equipment.
• Read job order, observe, and listen to machine in operation to determine malfunction and plan work procedures.
• Follow checklists to ensure that all critical parts are examined.
• Examine protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks, and adjust as needed.
• Test repaired equipment to ensure it runs smoothly.
• Tag all warranty parts and returns to warranty clerk.
• Attend training classes and keep abreast of factory technical bulletins.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with customers to increase overall customer satisfaction.
• Properly complete the service and/or repairs as assigned by supervisor.
• Complete all work according to the applicable safety requirements and published procedures.
• Show the utmost courtesy to all customers and dealership personnel.
• Maintain your assigned workspace in an organized and clean manner.
• Make every effort to achieve the production objectives set by management.
• Adhere to manufacturer’s policy and procedures as they relate to labor operations, time and repair order documentation when performing warranty repairs and torque specifications.
• Perform any other duties as outlined by the Service Supervisor and or management of the company.

Qualifications

• 1-year fleet or dealership experience preferred.
• Been employed in the diesel industry for at least 2 years heavy equipment or diesel experience.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Be a team player with a strong sense of commitment to the customer and service team.
• Be self-motivated and conduct oneself in a professional manner.
• Have experience with high pressure common rail fuel systems, exhaust after-treatment, electrical troubleshooting, and hydraulic systems.
• Must have own inventory of hand tools to facilitate the assigned repairs.
• Heavy equipment and or agricultural experience is a plus.
• A two-year technical degree may be used in lieu of 2 years of verifiable technical employment.

Benefits

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance.
• Boot and Safety Glasses Reimbursement.
• Christmas Savings Program.
• Paid Vacation and Flex Time.
• Matching 401K Plan.
• Profit Sharing and Bonus Program.
• Short and Long-term Disability.
• Company Paid Life Insurance.
• Critical Care and Accident Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid Training.
• Many opportunities for advancement (We prefer to promote from within).
• Family friendly company.

Physical Requirements

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate construction equipment.
• Occasionally lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 50-100 pounds and/or frequently lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 20-50 pounds and/or continuous lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 10-20 pounds.
• Regularity required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, grasp, or pull and lift objects.
• Occasionally required to sit, climb, and balance, kneel, stoop, couch, and crawl.
• Consistently exposed to outside weather conditions, fumes, and loud noise.