Field Truck Mechanic

Kokosing • Greenfield, IN

7d • $42 - $46 • Hybrid

About The Position

Kokosing is seeking a Field Truck Mechanic to inspect, diagnose, and repair a large fleet of light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks across multiple locations. This role involves performing routine and preventative maintenance, coordinating on-site repairs, documenting issues, and communicating effectively with plant managers to ensure safety, quality, and productivity expectations are met. The position also includes a wide range of equipment repair and maintenance.

Requirements

• Must be self-motivated.
• Able to climb in, on and around equipment.
• Ability to move equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Able to communicate well with operations and meet their needs.
• Possess the ability to read and understand Equipment Maintenance Manuals.
• Must be responsible, reliable, and willing to work in all weather conditions.
• Need to have excellent communication skills, a good work ethic and a positive attitude.
• Available to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights and weekends.
• Able to travel. This position is based out of Monroe OH, work locations will include southwest OH and Indiana primarily, This can change with workload.
• Must be able to maintain an active company driver’s license.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical and electrical systems.
• Computer skills and use of diagnostic tools.
• Knowledge of specialized tooling.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose aftertreatment emission system.

Nice To Haves

• Technical experience preferred, training available.
• Welding and heavy equipment knowledge is preferred.
• Basic welding skills desired.
• Crane knowledge a plus.
• Desire to take on new challenges.
• Small engine repair desired.
• Two-year technical degree in diesel technology, heavy equipment mechanics, or similar preferred.
• 5 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safety First - Must follow all MSHA and Mine Site Safety Rules and have a personal commitment to safety 24/7.
• Repair, maintain and service fuel systems, exhaust systems, cooling systems, AC systems, engine, transmission, drivetrain, and brakes for on/off road vehicles- per DOT and MSHA/OSHA requirements.
• Maintain the company supplied trucks and operate it in a safe manner.
• Communicate any equipment maintenance concerns in a timely manner.
• Perform quality repairs while taking ownership in your work.
• Perform inspections along with annual DOT inspections.
• Willing to assist heavy equipment mechanics on large projects and perform small repairs while onsite.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree