Express Employment Professionals is looking for a diesel mechanic for a Waitsburg business.

Diesel Mechanic job highlights

The Diesel Mechanic is responsible for performing maintenance activities on all company vehicles including but not limited to semi trucks, tractors, dry/refer trailers and RTVs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance diagnostics and inspections on all company vehicles
• Ability to perform minor and major repairs on semi-trucks and trailers, lift gates, RTVs, Tractors and generators
• Follow preventative maintenance schedules and provide preventative maintenance recommendations
• Contribute to the implementation and sustainability of inventory and cleanliness programs
• Collaborate with major repair planning and task distribution
• Utilize software to maintain accurate records of all repairs, inspections and diagnostics performed on vehicles/equipment
• Seeks out and prescribes general process improvements and upgrades.
• Alert management on issues to prevent prolonged down time on critical equipment
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure clear communication and proper repairs
• Other related duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities

• Must be a team player
• Understand peak season demand
• Problem solving and diagnostics
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate initiative, reliability and timeliness.
• CDL Class A (preferred)
• New grads welcome!

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Must be energetic and be able to work long shifts with very little sitting.
• Must be able to work in a standing position for 95% of a daily shift.
• Must be able to bend and lift, using both arms repeatedly.
• Must be able to perform tasks with arms raised above shoulder level.
• Must be able to perform tasks on low ladders.
• Must be able to work in adverse and uncomfortable weather and temperatures. This includes temperatures below freezing and temperatures above 100*F.
• Extensive physical activities including heavy lifting, up to 100lbs
• Considerable bending and kneeling.
• May be required to work in confined areas and on scaffolding or man lifts.
• Must be able to walk across uneven terrain