Diesel Mechanic
Listed on 2026-10-08
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Diesel Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Full-time, Direct Hire | M-F 8-5
$23-$35/hr (Straight Hourly, No Flat Rate) + Medical/Dental after 90 days.
salary: $47,840 - $72,800 per year
shift:
First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education:
High School
Location: Newton, KS
Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Pay: Straight Hourly (No Flat Rate)
- A-Level: $27.00 – $35.00/hr (Start ~ $27/hr, reviews after probation)
- B-Level: $23.00 – $27.00/hr
Hours: M-F, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Overtime: ~1 hr/day average; heavily available during winter/snow months.
- Perks: Summer schedule flexibility. Medical & Dental benefits after 90 days.
We are a full-service repair facility in Newton, KS handling gas cars, passenger vans, Class 8 heavy diesels, semi-trailers, and specialized equipment. We maintained a 100% retention rate for 3 years (recent exits were for supervisor/manager promotions). Check out our shop:
Budde Enterprises - Shop
- Full-Spectrum Repair: Bumper-to-bumper work across all makes (Ford, Chevy, Peterbilt) and sizes.
- Diagnostics: Use tools (Mitchell 1, Shop Key) to trace electrical, DEF, and engine codes.
- Systems Work: Brakes, A/C, electrical, and hydraulics. (No transmission rebuilds; we replace with new/rebuilt).
- Job Tracking: Log hours/parts accurately for customer billing.
- Commercial Shop
Experience:
Proven ability to document work and track billable hours. (Home garage or single-fleet experience alone will not convert). - Versatility & Troubleshooting: Diagnostic skills across gas/diesel platforms and light-to-heavy vehicles.
- Bonus Points: Hydraulics/electrical mastery, crane or Hy-Rail repair experience, Class A/B CDL.
- working in a non-temperature controlled environment
- manual lifting up to 50lbs
- working up to 1 hrs of overtime per week
- Mechanical Maintenance
- Diagnostic Procedures
- Diesel Engine
- Commercial Shop
- Hydraulics
- Specialized Equipment
- Pressure Testing
- Valve/Pump Rebuilding
- Years of experience: 2 years
- Experience level:
Experienced
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This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
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