What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diesel Mechanic Helper position at LeMoyen, LLC?
About LeMoyen
LeMoyen, LLC is a growing industrial wood products manufacturer serving the Gulf South. Our sawmill, log yard, treatment, warehouse, and shipping operations rely on dependable mobile equipment and rolling stock. We value safety, equipment reliability, teamwork, and employee development.
Position Overview
LeMoyen is seeking a dependable Diesel Mechanic Helper to assist with maintaining and repairing diesel-powered equipment used throughout our operation. Equipment may include wheel loaders, forklifts, knuckle boom equipment, trucks, and other rolling stock.
This position works alongside experienced maintenance personnel and is well suited to someone with mechanical aptitude who wants to develop skills in diesel, hydraulic, and heavy-equipment maintenance. Success requires safe work habits, attention to detail, organized tools and parts, and a willingness to learn.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist mechanics with inspecting, servicing, troubleshooting, and repairing diesel-powered equipment
- Support preventive maintenance, including lubrication, fluid checks, oil and filter changes, and scheduled inspections
- Help inspect and replace hoses, belts, batteries, tires, filters, and other service components
- Assist with diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic, starting, charging, and basic electrical problems
- Clean parts and prepare equipment for inspection or repair
- Safely remove and reinstall components under the direction of experienced maintenance personnel
- Assist with welding, cutting, or fabrication work when trained and assigned
- Check equipment for leaks, damage, abnormal wear, or other unsafe conditions
- Maintain tools, parts, service areas, and the maintenance shop in an organized condition
- Help track parts used and communicate additional repair or service needs
- Respond to field repairs in the log yard or production areas as directed
- Use wheel chocks, jack stands, lockout/tagout, and other required protective measures
- Follow all PPE, lifting, fire-prevention, and shop-safety procedures
Required Qualifications
- Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in diesel or heavy-equipment maintenance
- Ability to use common hand and power tools safely
- Ability to follow instructions and work under the direction of experienced mechanics
- Willingness to learn diesel, hydraulic, and equipment-electrical systems
- Ability to identify and report leaks, damage, wear, and unsafe equipment conditions
- Dependable attendance, attention to detail, and good organizational habits
- Commitment to safe maintenance practices
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous mechanic-helper, automotive, diesel, agricultural, construction-equipment, or industrial-maintenance experience
- Diesel or automotive technical-school coursework
- Experience performing oil changes, lubrication, tire work, or other preventive maintenance
- Basic welding or fabrication experience
- Familiarity with loaders, forklifts, knuckle booms, trucks, or similar equipment
Physical and Work Requirements
- Ability to bend, kneel, climb, reach, and work above or beneath properly secured equipment
- Ability to safely lift and handle tools, parts, hoses, tires, and maintenance materials
- Ability to work in shop and outdoor conditions that may include heat, cold, grease, dust, noise, and uneven ground
- Ability to wear all required PPE
To apply, submit a résumé or work history describing your mechanical training, equipment experience, and the types of repairs or preventive maintenance you have performed.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person