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Messer North America, Inc.
Diesel Tractor Trailer Mechanic
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What they do
A Diesel Mechanic repairs and rebuilds diesel engines for vehicles like trucks, ships, tractors, and buses.
$54,159 / year median in Georgia
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Diesel Mechanic - $3000 sign on bonus Are you looking for an excellent place to work that offers great pay, benefits, and incentives? Do you want to work on new trucks using state of the art tools? If you answered "Yes" to these questions, you've got to check out Messer Gas! Diesel Mechanics have the ability to make between $30-$32 per hour based on experience.
Together we value innovation, efficiency, and flexibility. Putting safety first, and working with integrity and respect, we encourage everyone to find solutions for success. That means for our customers and for our colleagues. This makes us a great place to build a career where your skills are valued and developed.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Summary:
Tractor & Trailer Mechanics perform preventative & corrective diagnostics and repairs in routine and emergency situations. Mechanics must be organized, dependable, and proficient to maintain assigned equipment. Mechanics should be physically and mentally fit and have a solid knowledge of technical tools. Mechanics possess some customer service skills as well as the ability to diagnose and resolve mechanical & technical problems quickly and effectively. Mechanics assist fleet maintenance team with new technology, equipment updates, and ongoing support. Mechanics assist to identify, develop and implement process improvements. Willing to train the correct candidate.Principal Responsibilities:
Preventive Maintenance Conduct mileage & time-based preventative maintenance as scheduled Complete visual inspections to capture defects and hazards before they become an issue Complete all fleet issued maintenance bulletins & reminders Corrective Maintenance Repair equipment upon failures to ensure safe and reliable operation Create a plan of action for all repairs required Maintain Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports and perform corrective actions as needed Troubleshoot equipment with diagnostic programs Maintain diagnostic tooling, shop tools, and shop equipment Be available for on-call troubleshooting Parts Manage (order, account for, & issue) parts inventory to decrease down time Ship and receive materials in an organized & timely manner Keep parts storeroom clean, uncluttered, & organized Safety Able to follow all safe work practices and company safety guidelines Able to lift, bend, and stand to meet physical requirements of position Recording Complete all work orders with documentation in distribution business platform Follow checklists and protocol while conducting repairs Teamwork Collaborate with site management and local vendors to schedule equipment repairsQualifications:
High school diploma or GED 2 years of mechanical experience or Certification from diesel mechanic trade school (Career Technical Education (CTE) certification qualifies) Valid Driver License A CDL is preferred Join us and you will be part of a company that values and supports your career. We offer competitive pay and benefits, with set schedules, steady work and opportunities for ongoing training and career progression.Together we value innovation, efficiency, and flexibility. Putting safety first, and working with integrity and respect, we encourage everyone to find solutions for success. That means for our customers and for our colleagues. This makes us a great place to build a career where your skills are valued and developed.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)