Field Truck Mechanic

Kokosing Industrial • Shippingport, PA

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About The Position

Kokosing is hiring a Field Truck Mechanic to inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain a fleet of light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks across multiple locations, along with a range of other equipment. The position includes routine and preventive maintenance, coordinating on-site repairs, documenting issues and repair work, and communicating equipment needs to plant managers to support safety, quality, and productivity.

Requirements

• Be self-motivated, responsible, and reliable.
• Be able to climb in, on, and around equipment and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Communicate effectively with operations and meet their needs.
• Be able to 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.

Nice To Haves

• Technical experience; training is available.
• Welding and heavy equipment knowledge.
• Basic welding skills.
• Crane knowledge.
• Interest in taking on new challenges.
• Small engine repair experience.
• A two-year technical degree in diesel technology, heavy equipment mechanics, or a similar field.
• Five years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Follow MSHA and mine-site safety rules and maintain a personal commitment to safety.
• Repair, maintain, and service fuel, exhaust, cooling, and air-conditioning systems; 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 inspections, including annual DOT inspections.
• Assist heavy equipment mechanics on large projects and perform small repairs while onsite.
• Coordinate onsite repairs, document issues and repair work, and communicate with plant managers.

What This Job Offers

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