Field Truck Mechanic - Day Shift

Job Description

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 well with plant managers to meet safety, quality, and productivity expectations. This will also include a wide range of equipment repair and maintenance.

Home base for this opportunity will be in the Middletown, Ohio area. However, there will be extensive travel involved for this position, and the individual will spend much of their time traveling to complete repairs between Middletown, OH and Indiana. We are open to applicants who live between these areas.

• Safety first – must follow all safety rules and have a personal commitment to safety 24/7.
• Repair, maintain and service fuel systems, exhaust systems, cooling systems, AC systems, engine, transmission, drivetrain, and brakes for on/off road vehicles – per DOT and MSHA/OSHA requirements.
• Maintain the company supplied trucks and operate them in a safe manner.
• Communicate any equipment maintenance concerns in a timely manner.
• Perform quality repairs while taking ownership of your work.
• Perform inspections along with annual DOT inspections.
• Willing to assist heavy equipment mechanics on large projects and perform small repairs while onsite.

• Must be self‑motivated.
• Able to climb in, on and around equipment.
• Ability to move equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Able to communicate well with operations and meet their needs.
• Possess the ability to read and understand equipment maintenance manuals.
• Must be responsible, reliable, and willing to work in all weather conditions.
• Excellent communication skills, a good work ethic and a positive attitude.
• Able to travel. This position is based out of Monroe, OH, with work locations in southwest Ohio and Indiana primarily. This can change with workload.
• Must be able to maintain an active company driver’s license.

• 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 is preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose aftertreatment emission system.
• Basic welding skills desired.
• Crane knowledge a plus.
• Desire to take on new challenges.
• Small engine repair desired.

• Two‑year technical degree in diesel technology, heavy equipment mechanics, or similar preferred.
• 5 years of experience preferred.

Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.