Diesel Mechanic

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Encore Pavement is a full-service concrete and asphalt paving company located in Wichita, Kansas. We serve commercial, industrial and residential customers throughout the Midwest, providing quality work and creating unsurpassed customer experiences from bid to job completion. Join us to be part of a dynamic team where your contributions will make a significant impact.

We are seeking a skilled and self‑motivated Field Service Technician to perform high‑quality preventive maintenance and repairs, with a primary focus on heavy construction equipment and company vehicles. This role involves both in‑shop and field service work, ensuring machinery operates efficiently and safely.

• Diagnose, inspect, and perform repairs on diesel and gasoline engines, as well as other heavy machinery such as pavers, millers, rollers, and skid steers.
• Conduct scheduled maintenance to prevent breakdowns and ensure equipment longevity.
• Handle complex and major repairs on hydraulic, electrical, fuel, transmission, exhaust, and brake systems.
• Perform field service calls with efficiency and urgency, completing repairs at job sites as needed.
• Maintain clear communication with the Shop Foreman regarding equipment status, required repairs, and parts needed.
• Document work performed daily through work orders (paper or electronic).

• Self‑motivated and able to work independently without constant supervision.
• Skilled in diagnosing and troubleshooting hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical issues.
• Experienced in exhaust systems, fuel systems, drive lines, differentials, hubs, and all other components of equipment on pavers, millers, rollers, and skid steers.
• Proficient in reading and comprehending service manuals, technical bulletins, schematics, and diagrams (hydraulic/electrical).
• Comfortable using technology such as laptops and tablets for diagnostics and documentation.
• Owns a set of tools required for the job.
• Holds a valid driver’s license.

• 5+ years of heavy‑duty diesel or automotive mechanic experience.
• Experience using diagnostic scan tools.
• Trade school certification in a related field.
• Stable work history demonstrating reliability and expertise.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods:
  Constantly
• Moving about to accomplish tasks at a worksite or moving from one worksite to another:
  Constantly
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching:
  Constantly
• Adjusting, moving and lifting objects in all directions:
  Constantly
• Talking and hearing to communicate with others:
  Constantly
• Seeing to perform job duties at close range, such as monitors or screens:
  Rarely
• Seeing to perform job duties at a distance, such as driving or operating equipment:
  Constantly
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers:
  Constantly
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like:
  Rarely
• Operating machinery and/or power tools:
  Occasionally
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment:
  Occasionally
• The ability to travel regionally or nationally:
  Rarely

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing:
  Occasionally
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds:
  Constantly
• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds:
  Constantly
• Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more:
  Occasionally

• Low temperatures:
  Occasionally
• High temperatures:
  Occasionally
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind:
  Occasionally
• Noisy environments:
  Constantly
• Hazardous conditions:
  Rarely
• Shift work, to include overnight work:
  Never
• Frequent overtime, including weekends:
  Occasionally
• Office environment:
  Rarely

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Construction