Diesel Mechanic
Overview
Our Cape Girardeau Plant is searching for an experienced Diesel Mechanic to insure that all plant mobile equipment is inspected, maintained and repaired on a timely and cost-effective basis. The Diesel Mechanic position, with a pay rate of $42.15, is critical in supporting our plant needs by performing a combination of duties in a professional, safe and efficient manner.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Inspects all quarry and plant mobile equipment, water pumps and compressors upon report of equipment malfunctioning or needing repair, diagnosis problem, determines corrective action to be taken, confers with Quarry Supervisor, and performs repair work.
- Repairs and overhauls gas and diesel powered vehicle engines, pumps, and compressors.
- Repairs brakes, clutch, hydraulic, A/C – heat, transmission, and other related systems on mobile equipment.
- Performs tune-ups on all mobile equipment.
- Performs burning, torch cutting, brazing, and arc welding.
- Changes oil, lubricates, and maintains fluid levels on all mobile equipment in quarry and plant as required.
- Maintains repair shop, keeping it clean and orderly.
- Exchanges information with Quarry Supervisor regarding current operating conditions.
- Submits a daily log showing jobs worked on, time spent, and materials used.
- Performs housekeeping duties as directed by supervisor.
- Performs other work assigned by Quarry Supervisor.
Qualifications
Knowledge of mechanics needed to repair, replace, and overhaul any or all equipment
Ability to read and understand maintenance and operation manuals.
- Must possess a certification as a Diesel Mechanic, or similar, from an accredited school.
- Must possess a minimum of five (5) years combined educational and work experience in diesel mechanics.
- If no schooling has been achieved, a minimum of 10 years of experience working on heavy equipment and diesel engines will be considered
- Must successfully pass pre-qualification test (75% or higher).
- Must be able to operate equipment for testing and checking.
- Must be physically able to climb over, around and under equipment as needed to complete repairs.
Pay: $42.00 - $42.01 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
Work Location: In person
