Diesel Mechanic

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Base pay: $23.00/hr – $30.00/hr (actual pay based on skills and experience).

Diesel Mechanic

KAG is North America's largest tank truck transporter and logistics provider, delivering energy commodities, specialty products, merchant gases and food products across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Our dedicated team of Diesel Mechanics is essential to our business.

• Opportunities for growth with extensive onsite paid training
• Guaranteed pay increases with completion of training programs and prior experience
• $100 boot allowance paid in quarterly installments
• $250 semi‑annual tool allowance after one year of service (up to $500 annually)
• Medical/Dental/Vision/401(k) match
• Paid vacation and holidays

This position requires safely and accurately performing general property and vehicle maintenance & repair duties in and around shop operations in a fast‑paced environment. Knowledge and understanding of basic preventative maintenance and repair techniques of Class 5 through Class 8 commercial vehicles, including tank trailer inspection and maintenance related to FMCSA regulations, is required.

• Fleet mechanic apprentices receive hands‑on training and instruction on preventive maintenance, inspections and repairs of Class 5–8 commercial vehicles and tank trailer maintenance.
• Fleet mechanic levels I & II learn to use the company’s maintenance software to create and complete work orders and maintain repair records. They also train/assist other technicians.
• Fleet mechanic level III builds on duties from levels I & II and obtains necessary certifications to perform new‑technology evaluations, diagnosis and repairs.
• HM183 (DOT commercial motor vehicle inspector) performs inspections and complies with FMCSR regulations.

• Valid driver’s license.
• 1–5 years of heavy‑duty vehicle maintenance/repair experience (years and certifications determine level).
• Current Air Brake certification (FMSCR 396.25) or ability to obtain through KAG.
• EPA 609 (air‑conditioning) certification or ability to obtain through KAG.

• Valid driver’s license.
• Verifiable proof of at least 3 years as a tank‑testing commercial motor vehicle inspector (or 1 year under a qualified inspector) and ability to obtain DOT commercial motor vehicle inspector certification via KAG.

• Frequent lifting up to 50 lbs; lifting over 50 lbs must be assisted.

Kenan Advantage Group, Inc. is an equal‑opportunity employer. No person will be discriminated against in any aspect of their employment on the basis of any status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Note:

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work. They are not exhaustive and management may re‑assign duties at any time. All employees are expected to promote positive work habits, communicate effectively, work as a team, respect co‑workers, provide constructive guidance, and deliver the highest quality products and services to customers.