Diesel Mechanic
Compensation
The Role
Job Overview
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Diesel Mechanic to join our dynamic maintenance team. In this role, you will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a wide range of heavy-duty diesel-powered equipment and vehicles. Your expertise will ensure optimal performance, safety, and reliability of construction machinery, farm equipment, industrial tools, and transportation vehicles. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with diverse machinery in a fast-paced environment, utilizing your technical skills to keep operations running smoothly. The ideal candidate is energetic, detail-oriented, and passionate about vehicle and equipment maintenance.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive diagnostics on diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulics, air brakes, electrical systems, and other mechanical components using schematics and diagnostic tools.
- Conduct repairs and maintenance on heavy equipment such as excavators, cranes, forklifts, tractors, trailers, and construction machinery to ensure safety and efficiency.
- Fabricate parts or modifications as needed using welding, hand tools, power tools, and fabrication techniques to meet OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) specifications.
- Troubleshoot complex equipment issues involving electrical diagnostics, mechanical failures, or hydraulic systems to identify root causes quickly.
- Service and repair farm machinery, industrial equipment, HVAC systems on vehicles or machinery, suspension components, tires including tire service and alignment procedures.
- Maintain detailed service records for all repairs performed; interpret schematics and technical manuals for accurate troubleshooting.
- Assist with heavy lifting tasks safely while adhering to safety protocols; perform welding or soldering tasks for equipment repair or fabrication projects.
Skills
- Proven dealership experience with heavy equipment servicing preferred; strong background in construction machinery maintenance is a plus.
- Extensive knowledge of diesel engine diagnostics and repair techniques; familiarity with Caterpillar and OEM parts is advantageous.
- Skilled in electrical diagnostics and troubleshooting automotive systems; capable of reading schematics accurately.
- Proficient in the use of hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and power lifting devices for equipment repair and assembly.
- Experience working with excavators, cranes, forklifts, tractors-trailers, HVAC systems on vehicles or machinery; strong mechanical knowledge across various types of industrial equipment.
- Ability to perform alignments, brake repairs, suspension work, tire services including mounting and balancing.
- Excellent customer service skills to communicate effectively with team members or clients regarding repairs or maintenance needs.
Join us if you’re ready to bring your diesel mechanic expertise into a vibrant environment where your skills directly impact operational success! We value energetic professionals who thrive on problem-solving and delivering top-quality service in the field of heavy equipment maintenance.
Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Benefits
Estimated- Competitive pay
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Tool allowance
