Fleet / Diesel Mechanic - 1st Shift

The High Companies • Denver, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

High Concrete is hiring a Fleet Mechanic for its first-shift crew in Denver, Pennsylvania. The role performs a limited range of fleet mechanical and electrical duties, including equipment installation, repairs, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance. Work is performed using equipment manuals, drawings, schematics, and a variety of tools. The mechanic assists Fleet Maintenance Mechanic B and the Fleet Maintenance Lead and is accountable for meeting responsibilities in accordance with safety and quality standards. The position starts at 6:00 a.m. and offers a starting rate of $21.50 per hour, with potential for a higher rate based on relevant experience and skill. The employee supplies basic hand tools; specialty tools designated by the Fleet Supervisor are supplied.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Completion of automotive school in diesel, hydraulic, pneumatic, or electronics studies.
• Basic math skills and ability to interpret manuals, drawings, and schematics.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Supply basic hand tools.
• Retain and renew the certifications required for Fleet Maintenance Mechanic B.

Nice To Haves

• Basic SAP knowledge.
• CDL Class A endorsement, or ability to obtain it within one year.
• Automotive air-conditioning certification for R12 and R134A refrigerants, or ability to obtain it within one year.
• State Vehicle Safety Inspection License.
• Class 7 State Inspection License.
• Diesel mechanic certification, or ability to obtain it within one year.
• Welding certification.
• 10-hour OSHA course.

Responsibilities

• Retain and renew certifications required for Fleet Maintenance Mechanic B, as specified in the job description and related skills matrix.
• Clean and inspect fleet equipment, make adjustments, and perform scheduled or otherwise required preventive maintenance.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and make necessary repairs in a timely manner.
• Read and understand equipment literature, including OEM manuals, diagrams, schematics, recalls, and technical bulletins.
• Disassemble and assemble fleet equipment to perform repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Install and overhaul fleet equipment. Work may include engine rebuilds and tune-ups, brake reconditioning, suspension repairs, and replacement of seals, alternators, starters, clutches, transmissions, and differentials.
• Repair equipment such as air compressors, cranes, front-end loaders, forklifts, automobiles, pickups, manlifts, tractors, trailers, mixer trucks, and generators.
• Complete and maintain inspection reports, equipment logs, preventive and corrective maintenance reports, materials-usage records, and time entries, using computerized and paper records as applicable.
• Detect and report improper operation, defective materials, and unsafe conditions.
• Keep equipment, storage areas, and work areas clean and orderly.
• Follow company, local, state, and federal safety rules and regulations.
• Support continuous improvement and serve as a role model.
• Maintain working knowledge of the company’s evacuation plans and procedures.
• Follow company attendance and tardiness policies.
• Perform other duties as requested or needed to meet business conditions or changes.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for full-time coworkers.
• Vacation for regular full-time coworkers, earned annually on the anniversary date, with the option to carry over a portion of hours into the next anniversary year.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Tuition assistance with 100% reimbursement for approved, job-related courses and degree programs approved in advance by a supervisor.
• Employee Assistance Program offering professional, confidential assistance to employees and eligible dependents.
• High Family Foundation Scholarship for eligible children of coworkers, awarding $4,000 for each year of enrollment in an accredited two- or four-year degree program.
• Good Measure Award recognizing individuals or teams who exemplify The High Philosophy and go beyond normal job responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

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