Diesel Mechanic and Upfitter

Walbec Group•Manitowoc, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Walbec produces high-quality construction materials and delivers unparalleled professional design, engineering and construction services at its six companies, including Payne and Dolan, Northeast Asphalt, Zenith Tech, Parisi, Premier Concrete, and Construction Resources Management. Whether building bridges, stabilizing shorelines, rehabilitating structures, or providing site engineering and construction solutions for solar, Walbec is your bridge to expertise in construction and engineering. With safety and ethics at the core of everything we do, our experienced professionals are hard at work on commercial and industrial sites throughout the Midwest. We're looking for Diesel Mechanic/Upfitter to work in our Manitowoc, WI maintenance and repair facility. Under the direction of the Shop Foreman, Mechanics are responsible for the repair, maintenance, and upfit of construction vehicles in a safe and efficient manner. This position is primarily upfitting new vehicles, repairing and maintaining fleet equipment/vehicles.

Requirements

A valid Driver's License and satisfactory driving record. (CDL required or the ability to obtain)
Two to three years of prior work experience working on heavy duty trucks, heavy equipment, etc. and experience working on diesel engines
Is required to have own tools up to ½" drive (some specialty tools supplied by the shop)
Prior experience performing diagnostics, including electrical troubleshooting and computer-aided diagnosis as well as reading electrical and hydraulic schematics
High School diploma as well as vocational training and certification from an accredited organization, or combination of schooling and relevant work experience
Strong technical understanding, good problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and thoroughness
Adaptable to new equipment and a willingness to learn and be trained
Prior experience documenting repairs and utilizing a parts-ordering system
Must be a motivated, punctual and dependable self-starter with good communication skills
The ability to work varied hours including nights, early mornings, and weekends as needed
Be able to tolerate and work in typical heavy shop environment as part of a large team

Responsibilities

Upfitting new licensed fleet units.
Installing electrical components, hydraulic components, water systems, storage compartments, mounting beds, van bodies, water tanks, etc.
Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion; completing winterization procedures
Corrects deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations; making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units
Verifies proper performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
Complies with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards
Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repair logs
Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; initiating repairs
Contains costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulation publications
Performs other related duties as required and assigned