Truck & Heavy Construction Equipment Mechanic

JBS Rail Services, Inc.

Fulton, KY

Pay: $20+/hr

Shift: Full time

JBS Rail Services INC. has an opening for a **Truck and Heavy Construction Equipment Mechanic i**n Fulton, KY to perform general maintenance on equipment, service repairs, and DOT inspections.

Responsibilities:

• Applies well-developed knowledge and skills of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic repair to a variety of on-rail and heavy equipment as well as over-the-road trucks.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses complicated mechanical failures.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment.
• General trailer repair.
• High rail inspections.
• DOT inspections.
• Maintains equipment cosmetics and cleanliness.
• Minor welding and fabricating.
• Practices safe working habits.
• Ensures working conditions are safe and that proper PPE is being used as job duties require.
• Assists field team when required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Requirements: 3 years of mechanical experience with over-the-road trucks and/or heavy equipment or technical degree required. Both a plus!

Physical Requirements: Agility to perform mechanical repair; lifting of up to 100 pounds in the performance of duties.

Environmental Conditions: Performs duties in multiple environments including shops as well as outside construction project settings, in and around moving vehicles and equipment. Possible dusty/oily working conditions to complete repair.

Benefits: JBS Rail Services INC. is committed to providing its full-time employees and their families with quality benefits. JBS Rail offers the following:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance (immediate eligibility starting day one of employment)
• Company paid life insurance
• Voluntary life insurance, voluntary short-term disability, voluntary long term disability, voluntary accident insurance
• 8 paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan
• Work Boot Allowance

**Summary**

As a **Truck & Heavy Construction Equipment Mechanic**, you will be integral to maintaining and repairing a variety of heavy machinery and vehicles. Reporting to the Fleet Services Manager, your role focuses on diagnosing mechanical issues, performing vehicle maintenance, and ensuring optimal equipment performance. Your core skills in diagnostics, mechanical knowledge, and hydraulics will be essential, while your premium skills in working with brands like Caterpillar and your experience with electrical systems will enhance your effectiveness. Join our team to contribute to the reliability and efficiency of our heavy equipment operations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Diesel engine repair: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Fulton, KY 42041 (Required)

Work Location: In person