Shop Mechanic (Diesel & Heavy Equipment)

About the Role

Under limited supervision, performs work requiring extensive automotive, hydraulic system, and mechanical knowledge in the repair and maintenance of vehicles and construction equipment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses, rebuilds, and repairs vehicles and equipment, including utility construction equipment such as digger derricks, man-lifts, truck-mounted cranes, directional drills, bulldozers, and trailers.
• Requisitions new and/or replacement parts and equipment.
• Performs inspections and preventive maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
• Prepares and maintains records and reports.
• Sets up new equipment and vehicles.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with employees and outside agencies.
• Safely drives various vehicles and/or transports equipment; performs inspections on vehicles before and after trips.
• Obtains all necessary moving permits, licenses, titles, safety checks, etc., as required by corporate policy, state or federal regulations, or client requirements.
• Must have own tools and experience with power tools and hand tools.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience and/or training in maintenance and repair of trucks and/or heavy equipment.
• Education in diesel technology or related field, or a combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position's duties.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Class A CDL and DOT medical card.
• Must have a safe driving record and a valid driver’s license accordingli>
• Experience with power tools, hand tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Experience with operation of vehicles and equipment for diagnostic purposes.
• Familiar with mechanical design and fabrication.
• Subject to the Company’s DOT Substance Abuse Testing Program.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Welding experience.
• Experience with electrical systems.
• Hydraulic experience.

Skills

• Considerable knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and techniques used in vehicle and equipment repair and maintenance.
• Familiar with mechanical design and fabrication.
• Experience with electrical systems, including computerized induction/ignition systems.
• Skills in the use of power and hand tools, diagnostic equipment, and experience with the operation of vehicles and equipment for diagnostic purposes.

Examples of Equipment

• Altec Aerial Equipment
• Heavy Duty Construction Equipment: Vermeer, CAT, Terex
• Heavy Duty Diesel: Peterbilt, Kenworth, International, Freightliner, Kawasaki, Ford, CAT, Cummins, Detroit, Allison, Power Stroke
• Automotive Diesel: Ford, Chevrolet

Schedule

10-hour shifts Monday – Thursday and 8-hour Friday, with the occasional weekend.

Benefits

• Free Monthly Premium Medical Plan offered.
• Competitive Benefits including Health, Dental, and Vision.
• Company-provided Life Insurance with the option to purchase additional coverage.
• Company-provided AD&D insurance with the option to purchase additional coverage.
• Health Savings Account with Employer Contribution.
• Flexible Spending Account with both Health Care Spending and Dependent Care Spending Account.
• 401(k) with employer match (fully vested).
• Additional Special Contribution into 401(k).
• Profit sharing.
• 8 Paid holidays.
• PTO (vacation/sick).
• Annual Bonus Incentive.
• Weekly Clothing allowance.