Diesel Engine Mechanic

Sea Level Construction; Schriever (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mike Evans Crane and Equipment Services is seeking a Diesel Engine Mechanic in Louisiana to perform maintenance and repairs on a range of heavy equipment, including excavators and bulldozers. You will diagnose issues, service mechanical and electronic systems, and keep thorough maintenance logs.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, five years of diesel equipment experience, knowledge of diesel engine components, and a valid state driver’s license with the ability to pass an MVR

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Five years of diesel equipment experience.
• Knowledge of diesel engine components preferred (Cummins, Cat, John Deere).

Responsibilities

• Promotes, executes and adheres to the company’s health, safety, and environmental program.
• Performs maintenance and repair on diesel heavy equipment (various models listed).
• Diagnoses, services and repairs systems on heavy equipment (mechanical and electronic controls).
• Troubleshoots malfunctions and overhauls engines or components as needed.
• Maintains service logs, prepares work orders and cost estimates.
• Keeps tools and work area clean and in good condition; field tests equipment.
• Performs other duties as required by company needs.

Skills

Diesel engine knowledge

Extensive equipment experience

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Diesel Engine Mechanic

Minimum Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Five years of diesel equipment experience.
• Knowledge of diesel engine components. (Cummins, Cat, John Deere) preferred.
  

Certificates, Licenses, and/or Special Requirements:

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  Valid State Driver’s License.
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  Must be able to drive company truck (pass MVR check).
  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promotes, executes and adheres to the company’s health, safety, and environmental program.
• Performs maintenance and repair activities on various pieces of diesel heavy equipment including but not limited to, material spreader, excavators, skidders, high pressure pumps, bulldozers, graders, cranes, dump bodies, crawler tractors and trailers, backhoes, trailers, man lifts, and crawler cranes.
• Diagnoses, services and repairs various systems that are found on pieces of heavy equipment such as mechanical and computer electronic controls, air brake systems, transmissions, propane powered equipment, and pneumatic systems.
• Troubleshoots malfunctions in the equipment and repair.
• Overhauls engines, replaces engines, and rebuilds components.
• Maintains service logs and records of maintenance on vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Prepares work orders and cost materials estimates.
• Keeps tools, equipment, and work area clean, organized, and in good working condition.
• Field tests equipment.
• Perform other duties or task as required based on company’s needs.
  

Mike Evans Crane and Equipment Services is an at-will employer who fully supports and practices the principles of equal employment opportunity and strictly prohibits any form of unlawful discrimination. Mike Evans Crane and Equipment Services considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.