Diesel Mechanic
About The Position
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative. At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity. Airgas is Hiring for a Diesel Mechanic in La Porte, TX! We are looking for you! Sunday - Thursday, 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Are you a skilled professional in mechanical systems who is motivated by keeping a supply chain in motion? Ideally, you bring a purpose-driven approach to your work as a Maintenance Professional to serve as an essential connector for our delivery operations. In this role, you aren’t just maintaining and optimizing equipment ; you are an essential partner ensuring the safe and efficient transport of critical products. Precision Technical Excellence: Expertly maintain, repair, and overhaul diesel tractors and specialized systems to ensure all equipment meets DOT standards and safety protocols. Strategic Problem Solving: Implement creative solutions to ensure smooth equipment flow and translate maintenance reports into impactful service strategies. Collaborative Prevention & Safety: Partner with the team to communicate technical needs clearly while cultivating a "Safety First" environment focused on proactive maintenance.
Requirements
- We are looking for 2+ year of tractor-trailer maintenance/mechanical experience
- Experience with a variety of basic hand, power tools and equipment.
- Ideally, you bring your own basic hand tools.
- Knowledgeable in gasoline engine mechanics and preventative maintenance.
- Valid Driver’s License (non CDL).
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED), two years technical college or military technical experience.
- Familiarity or interest in cryogenics.
- Familiarity or interest in hydraulics.
- Class A CDL with HazMat; DOT brake certification is a plus (Not Required).
Responsibilities
- Expertly maintain, repair, and overhaul diesel tractors and specialized systems to ensure all equipment meets DOT standards and safety protocols.
- Implement creative solutions to ensure smooth equipment flow and translate maintenance reports into impactful service strategies.
- Partner with the team to communicate technical needs clearly while cultivating a "Safety First" environment focused on proactive maintenance.
Benefits
- Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
- We offer up to 14-week paid child birth benefits to support growing families.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
- Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment
- medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.
- 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
