Diesel Mechanic

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Starting Pay: up to $30/hr (Will increase based on experience/qualifications)

Starting Shift: 1:45 pm–12:00 am, Monday–Friday. Overtime after 40 hrs worked.

• Quarterly tool allowance
• 15 days of paid time off
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plan options
• Health Savings Account with employer match option
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with an employer match up to 4%
• Supplemental health plans through Aflac
• Employer‑paid basic life insurance
• Employee‑paid short‑term disability option
• Employer‑paid long‑term disability
• Mental health support through Employee Assistance Program
• 7 paid holidays annually

• Diagnose and repair operational difficulties with heavy‑duty diesel trucks and equipment.
• Maintain and repair heavy diesel, CNG, gas and electrically operated equipment and vehicles.
• Complete reports, work orders, order parts and perform other administrative duties as required daily.
• Plan and schedule repairs in M5 planner and procure all parts for successful plan.
• Assist in the review of mechanical write‑ups on equipment and coordinate repair schedule.
• Ensure safe working conditions and compliance with all safety regulations.
• Utilize a variety of power and hand tools and equipment.
• Possess, provide and maintain tools necessary to perform tasks related to maintenance on heavy/hydraulic equipment.
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Comply in all respects with applicable federal, state/provincial and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors.
• Assist in the training and orientation of new employees.
• Maintain a working knowledge of and keep up with the latest technology through the use of technical manuals and attendance of technical training seminars and testing.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.

• High school diploma or GED; technical diploma desired.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience as a diesel mechanic.
• Experience using diagnostic software is a plus.
• Must be computer literate, have the ability to be trained on software systems and the willingness to learn.
• Must be able to meet relevant criteria for safety‑sensitive functions according to company standards.

• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Demonstrate ability to follow detailed instructions, work independently and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to understand and effectively use repair and parts manuals written in English.
• Ability to operate any vehicle or equipment necessary to perform job.
• Possess physical ability to perform all aspects of job.

• Ability to stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, taste, and smell.
• Continuous concentrated mental and visual attention required.
• Visual requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequent physical effort including handling tools and equipment required.
• Frequent lifting/pushing/pulling up to 100 pounds.

• Frequently exposed to loud noise, humidity, hot and cold weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes and airborne particles.
• Occasionally work in high precarious places.
• Work environment is usually loud.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

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