Shop Truck Mechanic - Day Shift

Kokosing Industrial • Middletown, OH

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Kokosing is hiring a Shop Truck Mechanic to inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain a large fleet of light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks, along with a range of other equipment. The role includes routine and preventive maintenance, documenting issues and repairs, and communicating equipment needs to managers and operations to support safety, quality, and productivity expectations. The position is based in Monroe, Ohio, and works a day shift from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Pay is $32–$36 per hour. The mechanic must maintain an active company driver’s license and be willing to work overtime and Saturdays.

Requirements

• Be self-motivated, responsible, reliable, and have a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Have excellent communication skills and be able to communicate with operations to meet their needs.
• Be able to read and understand equipment maintenance manuals.
• Be willing to work in all weather conditions.
• Be able to climb in, on, and around equipment and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Be able to maintain an active company driver’s license.
• Technical experience is preferred; training is available.
• 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.
• Five years of experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Two-year technical degree in diesel technology, heavy equipment mechanics, or a similar field preferred.
• Welding and heavy equipment knowledge preferred.
• Basic welding skills desired.
• Crane knowledge is a plus.
• Small engine repair desired.
• Desire to take on new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, and repair light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks and other equipment.
• Perform routine and preventive vehicle maintenance.
• 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.
• Document equipment issues and repair work.
• Communicate maintenance concerns and equipment needs promptly to managers and operations.
• Perform inspections, including annual DOT inspections.
• Assist heavy equipment mechanics on large projects and perform minor repairs onsite.
• Take ownership of work and deliver quality repairs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed