Diesel Mechanic - 2nd Shift

Kalmbach Feeds Inc • Carey, OH

93d

About The Position

The Diesel Mechanic’s primary responsibilities are to maintain, repair, and overhaul all types of vehicles and equipment, including semi-tractors, trailers, automobiles, etc., for in-facility and outside delivery purposes. This position is vital to the success of our business, as it is the mechanic’s role to inspect and test equipment at prescribed intervals of time and usage, or upon malfunction or breakdown. The mechanic will disassemble and replace worn or broken parts, while fitting and adjusting new or repaired parts. The mechanic will have the ability to shift focus from project work to unanticipated, high priority needs and then return focus to project work.

Requirements

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Diesel Mechanic or 3 to 5 years hands on experience.
• Has minimum tools for heavy truck repair, list will be provided.
• Frequently works in a crouched position or on back lying on mechanic’s dolly beneath motor vehicle equipment; subjected to dust, dirt, and grease conditions.
• Work well on a team dedicated to proper fleet maintenance.
• Valid state driver's license.
• Class A CDL (preferred).
• Can work as part of a team as well as alone.

Nice To Haves

• DOT Annual Inspection certification.
• Air brake certification.
• Basic knowledge of hydraulics.
• Welding/fabrication experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment to standards set by Federal Motor Carrier & DOT for motor vehicle inspections and safety standards.
• Perform DOT Annual Inspection certified tasks (preferred).
• Perform air brake certified tasks (preferred).
• Test drive repaired equipment.
• Use hoist, wrenches, gauges, drills or grinders, or other specialized auto mechanic tools and equipment.
• Perform limited bodywork and repainting on vehicles after a breakdown or accident.
• Fuel, oil, and grease motor vehicles; change filters.
• Record all work and parts used in web based records system.
• Complete all necessary paperwork.
• Notify supervisor of potentially dangerous equipment and corrective action taken.
• Drive facility tow truck to retrieve broken-down vehicles away from facility.
• Work a 2nd shift schedule with some weekends.
• Have basic knowledge of hydraulics (preferred).
• Work well with drivers and other mechanics in a Team-oriented environment.
• Utilize welding/fabrication experience (preferred).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance plans.
• Competitive compensation.
• 401K with company match.
• 3 weeks paid time off in first year.
• Short-term and Long-term Disability.
• Medical Reimbursement Plan.
• Access to company condo in Fort Myers, FL.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees