Diesel Mechanic

Mike's Garage/LaRocca's Towing

Petersburg, MI

Pay: $20+/hr

Shift: Full time

**Overview**

Keep diesel-powered vehicles and equipment ready for demanding work as a Diesel Mechanic. You’ll inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair heavy equipment, farm machinery, and tractor-trailers, using technical knowledge and hands-on skill to return equipment to safe, reliable operation. Your impact: Accurate troubleshooting and timely repairs help operators and customers get dependable equipment back in service.

**Responsibilities**

• Diagnose and repair diesel engines, transmissions, air brakes, suspension, alignment, hydraulics, HVAC, and electrical systems.
• Perform construction machinery maintenance and equipment repair on excavators, cranes, forklifts, Caterpillar equipment, and other industrial or construction equipment.
• Use original equipment manufacturer (OEM) service information, schematics, diagnostic tools, hand tools, and power tools to identify faults and complete repairs.
• Handle vehicle maintenance, tire service, brake repair, assembly, fabrication, welding, and soldering as needed.
• Document maintenance and repairs, communicate findings clearly, and provide professional customer service.

**Requirements**

• Mechanic, diesel mechanic, service technician, or automotive repair experience.
• Mechanical knowledge and experience with diesel engine diagnostics, automotive diagnostics, electrical diagnostics, equipment troubleshooting, and electrical systems.
• Familiarity with heavy equipment mechanics, construction equipment servicing, equipment maintenance, and heavy equipment operation.
• Ability to use hand and power tools and safely perform heavy lifting; experience with welding, fabrication, or soldering is helpful.
• Experience with farm machinery, tractor-trailers, excavators, cranes, forklifts, Caterpillar equipment, or other industrial equipment is preferred.

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 – 45.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person