Diesel Mechanic

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Located in Bakersfield, CA

Salary: 18.00 - 22.00 DOE

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THE ROLE:

Position: Diesel Mechanic
FLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt
Shift: AM Shift
Pay: $18 - $22 Hour DOE
Employment Category: Full-Time

Diesel Mechanic 

Summary

Express Employment Professionals works with a team mindset, looking to welcome our next teammate to join us. We are currently hiring a Diesel Mechanic in Bakersfield, CA!  The ideal candidate will come with at least Five year’s experience. If you are eager to take your career to the next level, please apply! 

The Diesel Mechanic position is primarily responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the shop equipment. The mechanic is also responsible for fixing any equipment that breaks down.

Essential Responsibilities

• Repair and adjust hydraulic pumps, safety valves, and load packers on dump trucks
• Inspect, repair, and adjust diesel power units, hydraulic systems, injection valves and systems, mold boards and scarifies on graders. Must also inspect, adjust and repair gasoline power units
• Install, replace or adjust filters, belts or similar objects to maintain equipment
• Diagnose defects of heavy-duty equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Safety - the mechanic must know the hazards of the job and be trained in safety precautions of the trade. Must be able to communicate any unsafe conditions or accidents/injuries in a timely manner to the supervisor in order to facilitate prompt correction or reporting.
• Environmental conditions - will be required to work in all kinds of weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
• Able to climb a minimum of 2 stories of stairs.
• Able to use hand tools in various positions and angles in a thrusting manner.
• Able to work in the normal aspects of the mine, i.e., dusty environment.
• Work outside year-round in the different weather conditions and temperatures.
• The person must be self-motivated and safety conscious.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

Requirements:

Essential Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills

At least 5 years of experience in the following:

• Heavy Diesel experience (expert)
• Skilled automotive mechanic
• Experience with the care and use of hand and power tools employed in all phases of heavy equipment mechanical maintenance and repair work
• Servicing equipment such as A/C recyclers, hydraulic jacks, or emission analyzers
• Welding knowledge and field experience
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes
• Must be able to work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality, seamless customer service
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions in the English language
• Complete forms to record or report information in standard format as specified by the form
• Efficiency in reading, understanding, and applying information from charts, graphs and manuals

Must pass drug screen and physical. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and participate in E-Verify.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short term disability

 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse organization. We strive for inclusiveness and a workplace where mutual respect is paramount. We encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or veteran status. We will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, as needed, to assist them in performing essential job functions.

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