Diesel Mechanic

REC Corp•Fort Collins, CO

12d•$28 - $35

About The Position

Diesel Mechanic position available at both our locations - Fort Collins & Keenesburg This position is responsible for diagnosing mechanical problems, repairing and rebuilding agricultural/construction equipment on or off-site. Will maintain diesel equipment operation by completing inspections and preventative maintenance requirements, correcting vehicle deficiencies, making adjustments and alignments, and keeping records. Each employee is responsible and accountable for conducting their job tasks in a safe, healthy, and environmentally prudent manner. The mechanic must have their own hand tools.

Requirements

Must possess valid driver’s license and be eligible to drive a company vehicle according to Select’s insurance guidelines.
High School Diploma/GED required, Diesel Mechanic Certification preferred
Heavy Equipment mechanic experience.
Ability to trouble-shoot electrical, mechanical, diesel engine problems, as well as hydraulic, and pump
Experience working on tractors.
Basic welding skills.
Ability to understand necessary safety procedures and precautions.
Intermediate knowledge of computer/lap top.
Intermediate knowledge of hand tools/power tools.
Ability to travel to off-site locations for repair.
Must be able to use battery and charging system test equipment.
Ability to successfully pass pre-employment and random alcohol and drug screenings, background check, road test, and driving record review.
Certificates, Licenses and Registrations.
Wears personnel protective equipment as required.
Requires physical and mental ability to operate all agricultural/construction equipment.
Demonstrated ability to perform rigorous outside and indoor duties including walking standing, climbing, stooping, squatting, bending, twisting kneeling, reaching, sitting, lifting, grasping, pushing, pulling, and manual dexterity.
Ability to lift a minimum of 100 pounds.
Good fine motor skills, coordination, range of motion and grip strength.
Work in extreme hot and cold weather.
Will be exposed to loud noise levels.
Operate hand/power tools for long periods of time.
Work in an environment with dirt, grease and dust.
Ability to work safely around heavy machinery and heavy equipment.
Ability to hold air impact tools up to 30lbs.

Nice To Haves

Diesel engine repair: 3 years (Preferred)
Hydraulics: 3 years (Preferred)
CDL (Preferred)
Knowledge of the agricultural/construction industry, preferred.

Responsibilities

Conducting periodic inspections of Equipment.
Reviewing daily assigned work orders.
Correcting identified deficiencies.
Scheduling and oversight of major repairs.
Completing required documentation.
Excellent communication will be required; Open communication with management on status of repairs and/or maintenance.
Ensuring a clean, safe work environment at all times.
Maintaining shop and field maintenance equipment including periodic calibration where required.
Identifying and maintaining an inventory of high-use, common maintenance items.
Controlling costs of in-house and outsourced maintenance or repairs thru use of warranty and vendor evaluation.