Mobile Diesel Mechanic - Topeka, KS
Shift: 7 am to 3:30 pm, Thursday through Monday
Pay: $22 - $25 per hour, depending on experience
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform intermediate level repair and maintenance of tractors, trailers, and equipment through proper diagnostics, troubleshooting, and use of hand tools, precision measuring instruments and machine tools with minimum assistance.
- Perform preventive maintenance inspections as specified, using mechanics hand tools and variety of shop equipment, which may include refrigeration, hydraulic jacks or hoists, welding, and air pressure equipment, and other equipment as necessary.
- Diagnose mechanical problems and perform mechanical repairs and adjustments: liftgate, PTO, emissions, air conditioning/heating, cab, instruments, brakes, frame, steering, suspension, tires, wheels, drive train, electrical system, engine system, trailer, refrigeration, cryogenic trailers and pumping equipment, live floor trailers, and other components which may need repair with minimal assistance.
- Complete work orders, charge parts, time cards, and other required documents using a computer, manuals, parts book, and maintenance codes.
- Wash equipment as needed.
- Drive service vehicle to pick up parts from outside vendors and respond to road calls, based on the operational needs per location.
- Drive vehicles within company property and drive on public roads as required.
- Attend all safety required meetings and perform all work as per OSHA, State and Federal guidelines.
- May assist in communication with outside vendors, customers, and management to ensure proper workflow, sourcing of outside parts/labor estimates, and status of units within the shop.
- Any other duties assigned to support operations.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Minimum of 3+ years of related mechanical experience working on a variety of tractor/trailer, medium/heavy equipment.
- Minimum of 1 year DOT Inspections required and DOT brake certification.
- Requires ASE certification or demonstrated competency in at least 3 test areas (T-2 thru T-8).
- The equivalent of a High School Diploma or GED.
- Must have own set of tools.
- Must have steel toe boots.
- Must have a valid Driver's License.
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.