Diesel Technician

Kalmbach Feeds Inc • Shippensburg, PA

76d • Onsite

About The Position

The Diesel Mechanic’s primary responsibilities are to maintain, repair, and overhaul all types of vehicles and equipment, including semi-tractors, trailers, automobiles, etc., for in-facility and outside delivery purposes. This position is vital to the success of our business, as it is the mechanic’s role to inspect and test equipment at prescribed intervals of time and usage, or upon malfunction or breakdown. The mechanic will disassemble and replace worn or broken parts, while fitting and adjusting new or repaired parts. The mechanic will enjoy a flexible schedule with no weekends.

Requirements

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent
• Certified Diesel Mechanic or 3 to 5 years hands on experience
• Has minimum hand tools for heavy truck repair, major tools will be supplied.
• Frequently works in a crouched position or on back lying on mechanic’s dolly beneath motor vehicle equipment; subjected to dust, dirt, and grease conditions
• Work well on a team dedicated to proper fleet maintenance
• Valid state driver's license
• Can work as part of a team as well as alone.

Nice To Haves

• DOT Annual Inspection certified preferred
• Air brake certified preferred
• Basic knowledge of hydraulics preferred.
• Welding/fabrication experience preferred.
• Class A CDL (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment to standards set by Federal Motor Carrier & DOT for motor vehicle inspections and safety standards.
• Test drives repaired equipment.
• Uses hoist, wrenches, gauges, drills or grinders, or other specialized auto mechanic tools and equipment.
• Performs limited bodywork and repainting on vehicles after a breakdown or accident.
• Fuels, oils, and greases motor vehicles; changes filters.
• Record all work and parts used in web based records system.
• Completes all necessary paperwork.
• Notifies supervisor of potentially dangerous equipment and corrective action taken.
• May drive facility tow truck to retrieve broken-down vehicles away from facility.
• Work well with drivers and other mechanics in a Team-oriented environment.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits with eligibility on date of hire
• 401(K) (traditional and Roth options) with generous company match
• 3 Weeks Paid Time Off in first year
• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Competitive Compensation
• On Staff Life Coach
• Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Plans
• Access to Beach Front Company Condo in Fort Myers, FL

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED