Field Truck Mechanic
Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 50 largest General Contractors, servicing a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public sectors. Our services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. With over $2.8 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing offers visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards.
About the role
Inspect, diagnose, and repair a large fleet of light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks across multiple locations. Perform routine and preventative maintenance on all vehicles. Coordinate repairs on-site, document issues and repair work, and communicate with plant managers to meet safety, quality, and productivity expectations. This role also includes a wide range of equipment repair and maintenance.
Responsibilities
- Follow all MSHA and Mine Site Safety Rules with a personal commitment to safety 24/7.
- Repair, maintain, and service fuel systems, exhaust systems, cooling systems, AC systems, engines, transmissions, drivetrains, and brakes for on/off-road vehicles per DOT and MSHA/OSHA requirements.
- Maintain and operate company-supplied trucks safely.
- Communicate equipment maintenance concerns in a timely manner.
- Perform quality repairs while taking ownership of your work.
- Conduct inspections and annual DOT inspections.
- Assist heavy equipment mechanics on large projects and perform small repairs on-site.
Requirements
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
- Able to climb in, on, and around equipment.
- Ability to move equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Strong communication skills to meet operational needs.
- Ability to read and understand Equipment Maintenance Manuals.
- Responsible, reliable, and willing to work in all weather conditions.
- Excellent communication skills, a good work ethic, and a positive attitude.
- Available to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends.
- Able to travel; position is based in Monroe, OH, with primary work locations in southwest OH and Indiana (may change with workload).
- Must maintain an active company driver’s license.
Qualifications
- Two-year technical degree in diesel technology, heavy equipment mechanics, or similar preferred.
- 5 years of experience preferred.
- Technical experience preferred; training available.
- Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical and electrical systems.
- Computer skills and use of diagnostic tools.
- Knowledge of specialized tooling.
- Welding and heavy equipment knowledge preferred.
- Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose aftertreatment emission systems.
- Basic welding skills desired.
- Crane knowledge a plus.
- Desire to take on new challenges.
- Small engine repair experience desired.
Pay
$42 - $46 an hour