Diesel Mechanic

Cooper Consolidated, LLC; LaPlace (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company$

Medical, prescription drug, dental, &

Flexible spending accounts

Paid leave (holidays, vacation, sick)

Wellness programs

Recognition programs

Community involvement opportunities

and much more!

Job summary

Cooper Consolidated is seeking a Diesel Mechanic to maintain and repair heavy equipment across multiple Louisiana sites, with a focus on safety, reliability, and hands-on problem solving.

You will troubleshoot, perform preventative maintenance, manage parts, and document service activities while adhering to OSHA and DOT regulations. The company promotes a strong culture and offers benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience as a technician or mechanic in an industrial setting.
• Must have basic mechanic tools to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Safety Program and daily pre-shift meetings.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment and replace worn parts.
• Diagnose and repair engines, steering, transmissions, and braking systems.
• Inspect and test equipment using diagnostic procedures.
• Maintain parts inventory and service records.
• Comply with OSHA, DOT, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Heavy equipment maintenance

Documentation

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Hand tools

Job description

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Cooper Consolidated is a balanced, asset‑based provider of midstream stevedoring, barge, marine, and logistics services. With operations based along the lower Mississippi River between Southwest Pass and BatonRouge, we provide cargo handling and movements throughout the U.S. inland waterway system. Our expert team ensures your important cargo is safely transported from origin to destination while making the experience as easy and worry‑free as possible. At Cooper Consolidated, our goal is to be the leader in the cargo handling industry. The key to this rests squarely with our people, and the backbone of how our people operate is our unique culture. The CCWay – 28 principles of our high‑performing culture – describes the values, behaviors, and practices that are the foundation of this culture. It’s what makes us a leader in our industry.

Do you have experience with Diesel Mechanics? Do you enjoy working outdoors and on the water? If so, this may be a great fit for you!

Key Responsibilities

• Fully participate in the company Safety Program and attend daily pre‑shift meetings.
• Perform all duties within compliance of OSHA, DOT, company safety, and environmental regulations; including wearing appropriate PPE for task being performed.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment; identify and replace worn and damaged parts.
• Examine equipment to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair adhering to inspection procedure checklist.
• Perform diagnostic tests and analyze test results in order to correctly repair or replace components as needed.
• Replace and/or repair engines, steering mechanisms, transmissions, and braking systems.
• Check lighting system.
• Review work orders and repairs done by third parties to insure quality of repairs performed.
• Maintain and manage parts inventory.
• Maintain detailed record of serviced equipment.
• Maintain work area(s) and tools for cleanliness and proper operation.
• May work with manager to maintain and manage parts inventory.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Education Required – High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience Required – 3years’ experience as a technician/mechanic; including experience with troubleshooting, maintaining and repair of trucks and heavy equipment in an industrial setting.
• License/Certification Required – Valid DL.
• Additional Job Requirements Required – Must possess basic mechanic tools to successfully perform job responsibilities (maintenance and repair of vehicles and heavy equipment).

Essential Skills

• Advanced knowledge and understanding of the operation, diagnostics, maintenance, and repair of various vehicles.
• Knowledge and understanding of facility dust emissions policy.
• Basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Basic computer skills with the ability to utilize laptop computers and portable diagnostic tools.
• Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization.
• Good trouble shooting skills.
• Ability to complete documentation requirements.
• Ability to follow directions and use logical through process to interpret oral and written instructions, and troubleshoot problems.
• Ability to work well both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to use tools appropriate for assigned task.
• Ability to remain focused on exceptional customer service, both internally and externally.

Work Locations

• Ascension Parish, Louisiana
• Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
• Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana
• Orleans Parish, Louisiana
• St. Charles Parish, Louisiana
• St. James Parish, Louisiana
• St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana
• West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana

Physical Demands & Environmental Conditions

The physical demands and requirements frequencies of this job may vary depending on the specific location and operational needs as well as other factors. Ability to balance constantly/continuously. Ability to climb, crouch, stoop, bend, and squat, frequently. Ability to distinguish, with a degree of accuracy, differences or similarities in intensity or quality odors, or recognizing particular odors, using nose. Ability to kneel occasionally. Ability to lift/push/pull 50lbs. occasionally to continuously depending on daily needs of location. Ability to meet requirement of and utilize all applicable PPE, when applicable. Ability to stand or sit constantly/continuously. Ability to understand and communicate verbally, in person and over two‑way radio (and recognize emergency alarms). Ability to understand and communicate written instructions. Ability to use PPE. Ability to work extended hours, weekend, holidays and/or alternate shifts as needed. Ability to work outside in extreme weather conditions. Arm/hand steadiness and multi‑limb coordination. Manual dexterity e.g., ability to grasp, manipulate and assemble small objects. Uses near, far and peripheral vision and depth perception for task(s) being performed. Uses peripheral vision and depth perception for tasks being performed.

Travel Requirement

5%–20% travel may be required at some facilities. This may include off‑site training and/or work at alternate locations.

Benefits & Perks

• Outstanding 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, & disability benefits.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Paid leave (holidays, vacation, sick).
• Wellness programs.
• Recognition programs.
• Community involvement opportunities.
• and much more!

Cooper Consolidated, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are unable to legally hire anyone who is not eligible to work in the United States nor are we able to sponsor visas.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.