Field Truck Mechanic

Kokosing • Shippingport, PA

12d

About The Position

Inspect, diagnose, and repair Kokosing's fleet of light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks across multiple locations. Perform routine and preventative maintenance on vehicles and a wide range of equipment. Coordinate onsite repairs, document issues and repair work, and communicate with plant managers to meet safety, quality, and productivity expectations. The role includes maintaining and safely operating a company-supplied truck, performing inspections including annual DOT inspections, and assisting heavy equipment mechanics on large projects.

Requirements

• Be self-motivated, responsible, and reliable.
• Be able to climb in, on, and around equipment.
• Be able to move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Communicate effectively with operations and meet their needs.
• Read and understand equipment maintenance manuals.
• Be willing to work in all weather conditions.
• Have excellent communication skills, a good work ethic, and a positive attitude.
• Be available to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends.
• Be able to travel.
• Maintain an active company driver's license.
• Be able to troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical and electrical systems.
• Have computer skills and experience using diagnostic tools.
• Have knowledge of specialized tooling.
• Be able to troubleshoot and diagnose aftertreatment emission systems.
• Have a two-year technical degree in diesel technology, heavy equipment mechanics, or a similar field preferred.
• Five years of experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Technical experience; training is available.
• Welding and heavy equipment knowledge.
• Basic welding skills.
• Crane knowledge.
• Small engine repair experience.
• Desire to take on new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Follow all MSHA and mine site safety rules and maintain a personal commitment to safety.
• Repair, maintain, and service fuel, exhaust, cooling, and air-conditioning systems, as well as engines, transmissions, drivetrains, and brakes on on-road and off-road vehicles in accordance with DOT and MSHA/OSHA requirements.
• Maintain and safely operate the company-supplied truck.
• Communicate equipment maintenance concerns in a timely manner.
• Perform quality repairs and take ownership of work.
• Perform vehicle inspections, including annual DOT inspections.
• Assist heavy equipment mechanics on large projects and perform small repairs onsite.
• Coordinate onsite repairs and document issues and repair work.
• Communicate with plant managers about equipment needs to meet safety, quality, and productivity expectations.

What This Job Offers

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