Diesel Mechanic

PREMIER EQUIPMENT LLC

Huron, SD

Pay: $23-$35/hr

Shift: Full time

**Job Overview**

As a Diesel Mechanic, you’ll inspect, maintain, and repair diesel-powered vehicles and heavy equipment. You’ll work with tractor-trailers, farm machinery, and construction and industrial equipment, including excavators, cranes, forklifts, and Caterpillar equipment. Use your mechanical knowledge and diagnostic skills to keep equipment operating safely and reliably.

**Responsibilities**

• Perform diesel engine diagnostics and repair, equipment troubleshooting, and routine vehicle and equipment maintenance.
• Diagnose and repair electrical systems, hydraulics, transmissions, suspension, air brakes, HVAC, tires, and alignment issues.
• Service construction machinery and heavy equipment; complete equipment repair, assembly, and fabrication using hand and power tools.
• Read schematics and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) information; use welding and soldering as needed.
• Your impact: Accurate inspections and repairs help operators and customers return to work with dependable equipment.

**Experience**

• Mechanic, diesel mechanics, heavy equipment mechanics, service technician, or automotive repair experience is relevant; dealership experience is a plus.
• Experience with construction equipment servicing, construction machinery maintenance, farm machinery, industrial equipment, and tractor-trailers is valuable.
• Bring experience in electrical diagnostics, automotive diagnostics, electrical systems, brake repair, hydraulics, tire service, and equipment maintenance.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment and safely handle heavy lifting is useful.
• Customer service skills and familiarity with Caterpillar equipment, OEM procedures, fabrication, welding, and soldering are preferred.

Pay: $23.00 - $35.46 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 50.0 per week

Benefits:

• Relocation assistance

Work Location: In person