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Stewart & Stevenson Power Products LLC
Diesel Shop Technician
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What they do
A Heavy Equipment Mechanic maintains and repairs heavy equipment like construction vehicles and fire trucks.
$59,423 / year median in Connecticut
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Overview Responsible for diagnosing problems and performing minor to complex electrical/mechanical repairs on customer's equipment including engines, drivetrain, steering, suspension, and brake systems Responsibilities
- Perform routine maintenance on equipment according to manufacturer's established guidelines.
- Ability to work with diagnostic software and follow troubleshooting guidelines.
- Work with parts department to identify and order parts consistent with diagnosis.
- Ability to perform mechanical repairs, up to and including complete disassembly and rebuild. Will consider experience from any major OEM.
- Complete all work orders and time sheets in a legible, accurate and timely manner detailing labor operations (Complaint, Cause, Correction).
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment. Top pay rate offered for the following:
- Detroit Diesel or any major heavy duty OEM engine repair / rebuild experience
- Cummins ISB, ISM, ISX, Cummins Insite experience Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED along with a minimum of three years related experience OR Technical degree and certification in a diesel repair program.
- Full set of basic hand tools both standard and metric, including torque wrenches and toolbox.
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record, CDL a plus.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Electrical diagnostic familiarity - use of a multimeter, understanding schematics, basic circuit knowledge
- Basic computer navigation and utilization skills required.
- Ability to utilize laptop and portable diagnostic tools required.
- Experience with Adobe and Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel) helpful.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
- Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company policies and procedures.
We provide:
- 401(k) savings plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Holidays
- Vacation
- Employee-assistance program
- Medical programs
- Dental programs
- Vision programs
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee life and accident insurance
- Supplemental life and accident insurance
- Business travel accident insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Flexible work schedules
- Sick time off
- Company-paid technician uniforms
- Annual safety-shoe allowance
- Annual prescription safety-glasses allowanc.