Fuel & Lube Mechanic Assistant

Emery Sapp & Sons•Kansas City, MO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Key Responsibilities: Perform basic vehicle maintenance like oil changes, filter replacements, fluid checks, and tire rotations, while also greasing equipment, cleaning engine parts, assisting senior mechanics with repairs, maintaining tools, documenting work, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. Refuel, grease, and top off fluids on earthmoving and heavy construction equipment Perform routine fluid inspections and preventative maintenance tasks Conduct and log pre- and post-trip inspections on service truck per DOT regulations Maintain accurate fuel/lube usage logs and service records Load/unload parts, fluids, and other materials safely and efficiently Identify and report fluid leaks or abnormal machine conditions Communicate effectively with operations, shop personnel, and purchasing teams Comply with company Health & Safety Program, OSHA regulations, and DOT standards Travel between job sites throughout the Southwest region Minimum Requirements: Has a basic understanding of equipment Acceptable driving record with no violations or accidents in the last 3 years Must pass DOT drug screen and MVR check Ability to lift 50+ pounds and work in outdoor, physically demanding environments Ability to work independently and maintain a professional, safety-focused mindset Willingness to work varying hours including early mornings, evenings, or weekends as needed Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with diesel fuel systems, grease points, and fluid service intervals Understanding of DOT and OSHA requirements for vehicle and equipment operations Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Requirements

Has a basic understanding of equipment
Acceptable driving record with no violations or accidents in the last 3 years
Must pass DOT drug screen and MVR check
Ability to lift 50+ pounds and work in outdoor, physically demanding environments
Ability to work independently and maintain a professional, safety-focused mindset
Willingness to work varying hours including early mornings, evenings, or weekends as needed

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with diesel fuel systems, grease points, and fluid service intervals
Understanding of DOT and OSHA requirements for vehicle and equipment operations

Responsibilities

Perform basic vehicle maintenance like oil changes, filter replacements, fluid checks, and tire rotations
Grease equipment
Clean engine parts
Assist senior mechanics with repairs
Maintain tools
Document work
Ensure safety protocols are followed
Refuel, grease, and top off fluids on earthmoving and heavy construction equipment
Perform routine fluid inspections and preventative maintenance tasks
Conduct and log pre- and post-trip inspections on service truck per DOT regulations
Maintain accurate fuel/lube usage logs and service records
Load/unload parts, fluids, and other materials safely and efficiently
Identify and report fluid leaks or abnormal machine conditions
Communicate effectively with operations, shop personnel, and purchasing teams
Comply with company Health & Safety Program, OSHA regulations, and DOT standards
Travel between job sites throughout the Southwest region