Diesel Shop Technician
Kirby Corporation•Middletown, CT
•$27 - $52
About The Position
Responsible for diagnosing problems and performing minor to complex electrical/mechanical repairs on customer's equipment including engines, drivetrain, steering, suspension, and brake systems. This role involves performing routine maintenance, working with diagnostic software, identifying and ordering parts, completing work orders accurately, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment. Top pay rates are offered for specific experience with Detroit Diesel, Cummins engines, and diagnostic tools.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED along with a minimum of three years related experience OR Technical degree and certification in a diesel repair program.
- Full set of basic hand tools both standard and metric, including torque wrenches and toolbox.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Electrical diagnostic familiarity – use of a multimeter, understanding schematics, basic circuit knowledge
- Basic computer navigation and utilization skills required.
- Ability to utilize laptop and portable diagnostic tools required.
- The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
- Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company policies and procedures.
Nice To Haves
- CDL a plus.
- Experience with Adobe and Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel) helpful.
- Detroit Diesel or any major heavy duty OEM engine repair / rebuild experience
- Cummins ISB, ISM, ISX, Cummins Insite experience
Responsibilities
- Perform routine maintenance on equipment according to manufacturer’s established guidelines.
- Ability to work with diagnostic software and follow troubleshooting guidelines.
- Work with parts department to identify and order parts consistent with diagnosis.
- Ability to perform mechanical repairs, up to and including complete disassembly and rebuild.
- Complete all work orders and time sheets in a legible, accurate and timely manner detailing labor operations (Complaint, Cause, Correction).
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Benefits
- 401(k) savings plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Holidays
- Vacation
- Employee-assistance program
- Medical programs
- Dental programs
- Vision programs
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee life and accident insurance
- Supplemental life and accident insurance
- Business travel accident insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Flexible work schedules
- Sick time off
- Company-paid technician uniforms
- Annual safety-shoe allowance
- Annual prescription safety-glasses allowance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
