Heavy Diesel Mechanic

About Company:

Araco Group LLC is a multi-entity local Subcontractor with over 20 years of industry experience, delivering reliable and high-quality solutions across a diverse range of construction and transportation services in Colorado. The company specializes in civil construction, structural and flatwork concrete, concrete pumping, and material transportation, serving commercial, residential, and infrastructure projects.

About the Role:

The Diesel Mechanic will be responsible for inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing diesel-powered vehicles and equipment, including trucks, forklifts, trailers, mini-excavators, backhoes, Rollers, Etc. Their main duties include running diagnostic tests using electronic equipment or manual methods to identify issues, performing necessary repairs, including but not limited to replacing the vehicle's engine, transmission, steering mechanism, or braking system, and test-driving the vehicle to determine whether the maintenance issue has been properly fixed.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Inspect and repair vehicles with diesel engines and Machinery
• Handles routine repairs, including oil and tire changes, break checks, and alignments.
• Interprets diagnostic test results accurately
• Record inspection reports and repair plans
• Collaborate with other diesel mechanics
• Complete test drives to make sure the vehicle runs correctly
• Uses power, machine, and hand tools safely
• Follow all motor vehicle repair shop regulations and standards
• Travel to and from job sites to perform diagnostics and repairs.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of a vehicle, its electrical system, and the mechanisms of a diesel engine
• In-depth knowledge of diesel engine components and operational mechanisms
• Comfortable using mechanical and electrical power tools
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Keen attention to detail
• Basic knowledge of computer systems and other relevant electronics
• Proficiency in the use of diesel engine diagnostic software
• A valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

• • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent qualification.
  • Valid Heavy Equipment Operator certification/license appropriate for the state/province/region of work.
  • Ability to speak multiple languages or fluency in the local language (if applicable).

Pay and Benefits

• Full-Time, W-2 Employment
• Starting salary: $60,000, based on experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Health insurance offered
• 401K available after 3 months
• PTO available after 3 months
• Long-term growth opportunity within the company

Duties and responsibilities may change based on project needs and operational requirements. This description does not cover every task or expectation associated with the role.

Araco Group and all its affiliated companies are equal opportunity employers that are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Araco Group makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

At Araco, our mission is to provide our customers with the highest quality of work and an unparalleled level of customer service, while maintaining a safe working environment for our employees, subcontractors, vendors, and clients. All of our projects are constructed in a timely fashion at a competitive price.