Rural King | Pay $26/hr | PTO | Diesel Tech

Position Details:

• Job Title: Diesel Mechanic
• Job Location: Mattoon, IL & Waverly, OH
• Mattoon Schedule: 2nd shift Sunday- Thursday, 3 pm-1130pm
• Reports to: Truck Shop Manager
• Pay: $24/hr-$32/hr
• Medical, dental, vision ect after 60 days
• 401k after 60 days and will match 100% of contributions up to 3% of earnings and 50% of contributions up to the next 2% of earnings.
• 1 week PTO in first 6 months

JOB SUMMARY

Rural King mechanics maintain diesel equipment operation by completing inspections and preventive maintenance requirements, correcting vehicle deficiencies; adjusting and alignments; keep records.

JOB DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests, identifying worn and damaged parts.
• Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventative maintenance schedules.
• Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling and, replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics. Completes machine shop operations, adjusting and alignments including beating loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches end fraction units.
• Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives, adjusting controls and systems.
• Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting.
• Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
• Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventative maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Contains cost by using warranty, evaluation service and parts options.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing orders, verifying receipt.
• Enhances maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Training new hires on job duties and tasks
• Other duties assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 6+ months of experience working as a diesel mechanic.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and abilities.
• Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills
• Awareness of operational safety requirements and ability to apply and follow procedures and requirements per regulatory bodies.
• Ability to detect technical malfunctions in the machines.
• Sound understanding of using all repair tools, equipment, and testing machinery.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Good visual acuity and the ability to communicate.
• Ability to sit, stand, and/or walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Machine and Equipment Used:

• Basic computer skills and diagnostic software
• Electronic Logging Devices such as People Net

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.