Heavy Diesel Mechanic

City of Bogalusa

Bogalusa, LA

Pay: $18-$27/hr

Shift: Full time

**Job Overview**

As a Heavy Diesel Mechanic, you’ll inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain diesel-powered trucks and heavy equipment. You’ll use diagnostic tools, schematics, and hands-on mechanical knowledge to keep vehicles and equipment safe, reliable, and ready for work. This role may involve heavy lifting and operating equipment in a workshop or field setting.

**Responsibilities**

• Diagnose and repair diesel engines, transmissions, air brakes, suspension, alignment, hydraulics, HVAC, and automotive electrical systems.
• Perform heavy truck repair, tractor-trailer vehicle maintenance, brake repair, and other vehicle systems work.
• Maintain and repair excavators, cranes, forklifts, Caterpillar equipment, farm machinery, and industrial equipment.
• Use hand and power tools for equipment repair, assembly, fabrication, welding, and mechanical systems repair.
• Your impact: Accurate inspections and timely repairs help drivers and equipment operators work safely and reduce avoidable downtime.

**Experience**

• Mechanic experience in diesel mechanics, heavy equipment mechanics, automotive repair, or vehicle mechanics for truck drivers is valuable; dealership experience is a plus.
• Bring mechanical knowledge and experience with diesel engine repair, automotive diagnostics, shocks and struts, and equipment maintenance.
• Ability to read schematics and apply electrical experience to vehicle and equipment repairs is preferred.
• Experience with heavy equipment operation, maintenance, fabrication, or welding is helpful.
• Comfortable using hand and power tools and performing heavy lifting as job duties require.

Pay: $18.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person