Description

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

The Diesel Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing trucks and trailers in the department as necessary. This is a 1^st shift Monday-Friday position. This position traditionally starts at an hourly rate of $26.00 per hour depending on experience and certifications.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for maintenance and repair of fleet tractors and trailers. 

• Ensure all road equipment meets and exceeds DOT regulations.

• Repairs and maintains electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.

• Maintenance and repair of other equipment such as cranes, forklifts, and skid steers.

• Ensures all preventative maintenance is performed in accordance with ISO quality procedures and work instructions.

• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

BASIC EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required

• Three to five years of related experience with solid work history

• Valid driver’s license

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge of DOT regulations

• ASE certification preferred

• Technical diesel training preferred 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Routinely required to stand and walk; use hands to handle and feel; reach with arms and hands; as well as climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

• Routinely lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold and heat and outside weather

• Specific vision requirements include color, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in the production department and other designated areas. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet conditions, extreme cold and heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Temperatures inside the plant can fluctuate between hot and cold according to seasonal changes.

BENEFITS

We believe our employees make us the best. To support our employees in being their best to make us the best, we provide benefit offerings for our employees to choose what fits their life. Offerings include medical, company paid employee only dental, dental for dependents, company paid core vision for employee and family, FSA, 401k, company paid group life and AD&D, voluntary life, short and long-term disability, fitness incentives, wellness premium discount, pet insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and EAP to name more than a few.

This is a summary of the role. A detailed job description will be shared with applicants.

CORE VALUES

• Integrity - We are honest in our interactions to foster trust, accountability, and responsibility.

• Empowerment - We are committed to providing the resources necessary to elevate our employees & our business to excellence.

• Sustainability - We are dedicated to the wellbeing of our communities, our people, our environment and to the long-term success of our business.

• Compassion - We are inspired to help others and committed to a workplace of kindness, understanding, and respecting others’ diverse perspectives and experiences