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Diesel Mechanic / Heavy Equipment

Des Moines, IA USA

Salary + OT + Bonus + Shif Diff + Great Benefits

5K Signing Bonus

Total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. P
Multiple Shifts

Performs preventive maintenance services and inspects, diagnoses and repairs waste collection vehicles and equipment. 2nd shift approx 3pm - midnight. Heavy truck/equipment experience needed or automotive with solid electrical diagnostics experience.

Mostly newer CNG trucks. Great shop with quarterly warranty bonus, uniforms, and boot allowance.

Hourly rate from 21-30/hr depending on experience .

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

• Works under limited supervision and selects from written instructions and established procedures to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Performs repairs and assigned preventive maintenance services.
• Performs inspection, diagnosis and repair of electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake and air systems on vehicles and equipment.
• Utilizes vehicle computer electronics systems to interpret failure modes to initiate or assign repairs.
• Estimates time and material costs on vehicle repairs and requisitions new parts.
• Performs all work within Standard Repair Times (SRTs).
• Performs service calls for emergency breakdowns.
• Conducts safety checks on vehicles.
• Completes required paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software program associated with repairing vehicles, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times.
• Assists senior Mechanics in the completion of project work.
• Reviews, completes or assigns repairs identified on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate / OSHA Standards, and performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.

SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• hydraulics
• electronic diagnostics
• welding

Should have at least 2 years heavy truck maintenance experience

IDEAL CANDIDATE
Ideal candidate will have a couple of years of heavy truck, heavy equipment, large military vehicles, or farming equipment experience and preferably electronic diagnostics and hydraulics experience.