Diesel Mechanic

North West Transfers

Priest River, ID

Pay: $35-$50/hr

Shift: parttime, fulltime

**Overview**

Keep essential equipment moving as a Diesel Mechanic. You’ll inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair diesel engines and heavy equipment, including excavators, wheel loaders, forklifts, tractors, and tractor-trailers. Work may involve Caterpillar equipment, construction machinery, and other industrial equipment, using original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications and schematics. Dealership experience is welcome but not required.

**Responsibilities**

• Perform diesel engine diagnostics and repair, equipment troubleshooting, and construction equipment servicing.
• Maintain and repair transmissions, air brakes, suspension, alignment, hydraulics, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), and electrical systems.
• Complete vehicle maintenance, brake repair, tire service, and equipment assembly using hand and power tools.
• Use electrical and automotive diagnostics to identify faults; carry out fabrication, welding, and soldering as needed.
• Operate heavy equipment when required and safely handle heavy lifting.
• Your impact: Reliable maintenance and repairs help equipment operators and customers work safely and keep projects moving.

**Qualifications**

• Mechanical knowledge and mechanic, diesel mechanic, heavy equipment mechanic, or service technician experience are valued.
• Experience with equipment maintenance, equipment repair, automotive repair, electrical systems, or construction machinery maintenance is useful; dealership experience is a plus.
• Ability to read schematics and use hand tools and power tools; electrical diagnostics experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with excavators, cranes, Caterpillar equipment, forklifts, farm machinery, industrial equipment, or tractor-trailers is an asset.
• Able to perform welding, fabrication, soldering, tire service, and heavy lifting as job duties require.

Pay: $35.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Fuel card
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tools provided
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person