Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic

Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic BRB Contractors, Inc - 3.0 Topeka, KS Job Details Full-time $25 - $65 an hour 10 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Life insurance Referral program Retirement plan Qualifications Defect detection (quality control) Visual inspections for vehicle diagnostics Diesel mechanics Maintenance High school diploma or GED Assembly Driver's License Automotive welding equipment Mechanical inspection for vehicle damage Manual assembly Equipment inspection Power tools Automotive diagnostics Hand tools Full Job Description Heavy Equipment Mechanic Job Description Position mission: This position is responsible for the skilled work in the repair and modification of diesel and gas-powered construction equipment, heavy and light trucks, and automobiles.

Major Duties:

Diagnose mechanical defects in pickup trucks, automobiles, dump trucks, tractors, motor graders, cranes, mowers, street sweepers, forklifts, bulldozers, backhoes, loaders, excavators, and other diesel and gas- powered construction equipment Determine extent of needed repair Inspect used parts to determine the cause of mechanical failures and evaluate whether parts are still usable or need to be replaced Overhaul, repair and adjust engines, standard and automatic transmissions, air and hydraulic brake systems, clutches, differentials, axles and suspension, ignition and electrical systems, computerized and electronic ignition systems, steering and control systems and generators Perform instrumentation repair Repair and replace tracks on bulldozers Grind, seat and adjust values Rebuild hydraulic pumps Repair electronically controlled devices on power shovels and other heavy equipment Adjust and repair loader bucket assemblies Welding parts and equipment as needed Use a wide variety of test equipment and shop tools Overhaul exhaust systems Make emergency repairs in the field Perform routine maintenance and servicing of equipment and trucks Change and repair tires Additional duties as required

Qualifications:

3 years' experience performing duties listed above Must have a valid drives license Ability to use hand and power tools safely Ability to read and understand technical service manuals Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions Ability to work cooperatively with others Ability to recognize and report defects or malfunctions, upon inspection Ability to distinguish colors, such as color-coded wires and the color of fluids Ability to perform tasks that require manual dexterity such as welding, assembling small parts, and pouring liquids into receptacles Ability to lift 75 pounds Ability to reach, kneel, bend, climb, balance and get in and out of equipment safely This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$25.00 - $65.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Diesel Mechanic:

2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Topeka, KS 66618 (Required)

Work Location:

In person