Diesel Mechanic

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision plans

Holiday Pay

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Vacation Pay

Life Insurance

Prescription Drug Reimbursement

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals of Columbia is seeking a Diesel Mechanic to assemble, maintain, and repair machinery and vehicles. The role requires strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and the ability to work with diverse machines and tools while adhering to safety guidelines.

You will build, inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain mechanical systems, ensuring reliability and functionality. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this on-site

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of machinery and hydraulic, electrical and other systems and their components.
• Aptitude in using various hand tools and precision measurement tools.
• Ability to read instructions, blueprints, and follow established procedures.
• Strong commitment to health and safety guidelines.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Good physical strength and stamina.
• High school diploma preferred; vocational certification or apprenticeship is a definite plus.
• Valid ASE certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble mechanical components according to requirements.
• Inspect machines, engines, transmissions, etc., and run diagnostic tests to identify issues.
• Conduct repairs aiming for maximum reliability.
• Troubleshoot reported problems and resolve them promptly.
• Perform thorough maintenance on machinery, equipment, and systems.
• Clean and lubricate machinery components.
• Replenish fluids and components of engines and machinery.
• Provide guidance on proper maintenance and preventive measures to users.
• Undertake other duties as assigned (e.g., hydraulic systems repair, painting vehicles).
• Keep logs of work and report issues.

Skills

Machinery knowledge

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Hand tools

Precision measurement tools

Education

High school diploma

Vocational certification or apprenticeship

ASE certification (preferred)

Tools

Calipers

Job description

Express Employment is looking for a Diesel Mechanic to assemble, maintain and repair machinery and vehicles. You will be responsible for ensuring functionality and reliability of machines, engines, and mechanical systems. An excellent mechanic must have manual dexterity and great attention to detail. They must be able to work with various machines and tools as well as follow all safety precautions.

JobResponsibilities

• Build and assemble mechanical components according to requirements
• Inspect machines, engines, transmissions etc. and run diagnostic tests to discover functionality issues
• Conduct repairs aiming for maximum reliability
• Troubleshoot reported problems and resolve them in a timely manner
• Perform thorough maintenance on machinery, equipment, and systems
• Clean and apply lubricants to machinery components
• Replenish fluids and components of engines and machinery
• Provide consultation on correct maintenance and preventative measures to machine or vehicle users
• Undertake other duties as assigned (e.g. repair of hydraulic systems, painting vehicles etc.)
• Keep logs of work and report on issues

Job Requirements

• Excellent knowledge of machinery and hydraulic, electrical and other systems and their components
• Aptitude in using various hand tools (screwdrivers, hammers etc.) and precision measurement tools (e.g. calipers)
• Ability to follow established procedures and practices and read instruction, blueprints etc.
• A strong commitment to all health and safety guidelines
• Very good communication skills
• A problem-solving ability
• Very good physical strength and stamina
• High school diploma is preferred; Certification from a vocational school or completion ofapprenticeshipis a definite plus
• Valid certification (e.g ASE) is preferred

Benefits:

There is a wide rangeof benefits that you can customize to fit your needs including:

• Medical/dental/and vision plans
• Holiday Pay (6 Days Observed)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Vacation Pay
• Life Insurance
• Prescription Drug Reimbursement
• Referral Bonuses

Who we are:

Express Employment Professionals of Columbia is a group of professionals dedicated to helping you find your next career move. The Columbia, Missouri Express office was founded in 2012 and is proud to serve our community by helping people find jobs and help local businesses find the right people for their organization. We also provide a wide array of services to our local businesses to help them with ever changing needs of their workforce. Our Columbia office is locally owned and operated and dedicated to the mission of helping people succeed. Express Employment Professionals is one of the top staffing companies in the U.S. and Canada.