Diesel Mechanic - Sign On Bonus

River Road Ready Mix Products Inc•Savannah, GA

About The Position

As an experienced diesel mechanic, you will perform routine maintenance and all necessary repairs on company fleet vehicles. The ideal candidate for the Mechanic position will be self-motivated, organized, and goal oriented. They will be able to effectively complete all duties outlined below and meet all qualifications and proficiencies as required by the position. Receives work orders for requested heavy equipment or truck maintenance repairs. Diagnoses specific issue(s) or problem(s) and determines most time and cost-effective method to fix, repair or resolve problem. Communicates with equipment operator to gather or verify information and to advise of expected repair time. Travels to location of disabled equipment to fix, repair or diagnose problem(s) as needed. Troubleshoots equipment issues to determine most cost-effective approach to fix, repair or resolve. Consults with other mechanics as needed to discuss problems or questions with any particular process or procedure. Operates equipment after completing repairs to ensure satisfactory completion/resolution of problem(s). Meets with parts vendors as needed to discuss specific issues and specifications. Maintains current knowledge and skill needed to diagnose, fix or repair heavy equipment and trucks. Maintains orderly work area to include wiping up spills, neatly storing tools and parts, properly discarding old or unused parts and materials, sweeping area and emptying trash receptacles as needed. Follows established company policies and guidelines for safety, quality and customer service. Assists with taking inventory as needed. Wears personal protective equipment (PPE) as required or needed. Completes required paperwork timely and accurately. Maintain hand and power tools in good repair. Other duties as assigned by supervisor or other management employees.

Requirements

HS Diploma or equivalent required. Prefer additional training in heavy equipment or truck engine repair.
Minimum of 5 years of diesel or gasoline engine mechanic experience preferably in a fleet environment performing diagnostic repairs.
Current, valid driver’s license required.
Current, valid Class A or B Commercial Driver’s license (CDL) preferred.
Satisfactory driving and criminal record required.
Demonstrated ability to follow instructions (written and oral) and work independently.
Must be able to read, speak, write and understand English.
Provides own tools to perform the job.
Must have ability to criminal background and drug screening.

Responsibilities

Receives work orders for requested heavy equipment or truck maintenance repairs.
Diagnoses specific issue(s) or problem(s) and determines most time and cost-effective method to fix, repair or resolve problem.
Communicates with equipment operator to gather or verify information and to advise of expected repair time.
Travels to location of disabled equipment to fix, repair or diagnose problem(s) as needed.
Troubleshoots equipment issues to determine most cost-effective approach to fix, repair or resolve.
Consults with other mechanics as needed to discuss problems or questions with any particular process or procedure.
Operates equipment after completing repairs to ensure satisfactory completion/resolution of problem(s).
Meets with parts vendors as needed to discuss specific issues and specifications.
Maintains current knowledge and skill needed to diagnose, fix or repair heavy equipment and trucks.
Maintains orderly work area to include wiping up spills, neatly storing tools and parts, properly discarding old or unused parts and materials, sweeping area and emptying trash receptacles as needed.
Follows established company policies and guidelines for safety, quality and customer service.
Assists with taking inventory as needed.
Wears personal protective equipment (PPE) as required or needed.
Completes required paperwork timely and accurately.
Maintain hand and power tools in good repair.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor or other management employees.