Mechanic

Airgas • Abita Springs, LA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity. Airgas is Hiring for a Diesel Mechanic in Abita Springs, LA! We are looking for you! Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Pay: $24.00 - $27.00/hour Travel: As required to repair pumping equipment on work sites and district shops to assist in maintaining equipment. Are you a skilled professional in mechanical systems who is motivated by keeping a supply chain in motion? Ideally, you bring a purpose-driven approach to your work as a Maintenance Professional to serve as an essential connector for our delivery operations. In this role, you aren’t just maintaining and optimizing equipment; you are an essential partner ensuring the safe and efficient transport of critical products.

Requirements

• 1+ year of automotive maintenance/mechanical experience
• Experience with a variety of basic hand, power tools and equipment.
• Knowledgeable in gasoline engine mechanics and preventative maintenance.
• Valid Driver’s License (non CDL).

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), two years technical college or military technical experience.
• Familiarity or interest in cryogenics.
• Familiarity or interest in hydraulics.
• Class A CDL with HazMat; DOT brake certification is a plus (Not Required).
• Ideally, you bring your own basic hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Expertly maintain, repair, and overhaul diesel tractors and specialized systems to ensure all equipment meets DOT standards and safety protocols.
• Implement creative solutions to ensure smooth equipment flow and translate maintenance reports into impactful service strategies.
• Partner with the team to communicate technical needs clearly while cultivating a "Safety First" environment focused on proactive maintenance.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Up to 14-week paid child birth benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation
• Sick time.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit
• Parental leave
• Vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave
• Paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees
• 401k plan with company matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents
• Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

What This Job Offers

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