Diesel Mechanic - Up to $40.98/Hr

Dohrn•Strafford, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Dohrn Transfer is seeking a Diesel Mechanic for its Strafford, Missouri terminal. Mechanics safely and efficiently maintain the company’s fleet vehicles. The position offers second shift, a four-day work week, pay up to $40.98 per hour, and a mechanic tool reimbursement program. CDL and ASE incentives are available, with training available for those incentives. The role involves diagnosing, repairing, overhauling, and maintaining mechanical equipment, including heavy trucks and gas and diesel engines. Mechanics use technical manuals and experience to plan work, record labor and parts in the repair order computer system, and may travel to other company shop locations when staffing is needed. Overtime may be necessary during peak periods, and schedules or travel may vary based on business needs.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
High school completion or equivalent.
Valid driver license.
Command of English sufficient to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
Must pass a non-DOT physical examination and functional screen; CDL-qualified mechanics are subject to a DOT physical examination.
Must consent to a pre-employment drug screen and receive a negative result.
Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and techniques used to repair and maintain a variety of automotive and mechanical equipment.
Working knowledge of gas and diesel engine operating principles and heavy truck repair.
Previous experience maintaining detailed and routine records.
Manual dexterity.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety precautions.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
Excellent attendance.
Ability to work a varied schedule or travel based on need.
Ability to frequently exert up to 50 pounds of force and occasionally move 100 pounds or more.
Ability to perform work involving sustained standing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching.
Ability to work amid noise, moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, chemicals, and fumes, odors, dusts, mists, or gases.
Close visual acuity for operating machines and motor vehicles, inspecting small defects or parts, using measurement devices, and assembling or fabricating parts.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a journey-level diesel mechanic is preferred.
CDL is preferred.
ASE certification is preferred.
State and/or federal inspection certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate and inspect mechanical equipment to diagnose defects.
Analyze malfunctions and perform general overhauls, tune-ups, or preventive maintenance.
Dismantle and reassemble equipment.
Plan work procedures using charges, technical manuals, and experience.
Repair, replace, and adjust necessary units and parts.
Enter labor lines and parts into the repair order computer system.
Travel to other company shop locations when staff is needed.
Handle other essential tasks as assigned.