Diesel Mechanic

General Excavating Company; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

General Excavating is seeking a highly motivated diesel mechanic in Lincoln, NE. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance and repair of a fleet of heavy-duty diesel trucks and equipment serving the shop and field operations.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of three years of diesel mechanic experience and a strong commitment to safety and compliance with federal and state regulations. You will diagnose malfunctions, perform repairs to manufacturer specs, track work, keep detailed service

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Minimum of three years related experience and/or training; hydraulic systems knowledge.
• Valid driver's license; Commercial Driver's License required within 45 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions and perform repairs to manufacturer specifications.
• Perform preventive maintenance on trucks and fleet equipment to maximize reliability and safety.
• Read job orders, plan work procedures, and keep detailed service records.
• Inspect vehicles and equipment to ensure compliance with safety standards and company policies.
• Lubricate, adjust, and test systems; fabricate attachments as needed; conduct drive tests.

Skills

Diesel engine troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Safety compliance

Equipment repair

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Minimum of three years related experience and/or training

Tools

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Job description

Location: Lincoln, Nebraska — 25% travel may be required - Home on weekends.

Department:

Department: Division 1 - Shop / Office

Description

Summary

General Excavating is an award-winning contractor serving public and private owners throughout Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming. General Excavating specializes in the construction of underground utilities, natural gas distribution, environmental remediation, excavation shoring, directional drilling, hydro-excavation, and heavy civil including bridge and concrete structures.

General Excavating is looking for a highly motivated and skilled diesel mechanic. The ideal candidate would have a minimum of three years of diesel mechanic experience. Responsibilities include performing preventive maintenance/repair of a fleet of heavy-duty diesel trucks; repair/maintenance of equipment that services the fleet operations; ensure that all repairs/maintenance to equipment are performed in compliance with General Excavating’s safety and compliance standards, and with all federal and state regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Troubleshoot and diagnose causes of malfunction and perform repairs to manufacturer specifications including but not limited to engines, transmissions and clutches, drive-line, differential, steering and suspension, fuel and ignition system, exhaust systems, intake systems, electrical systems, brake systems, HVAC systems and lift-gate hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems under the guidance of fleet supervisor or shop manager.
• Perform required and preventative inspections on trucks and other equipment to maximize the safety, reliability, and cost efficiency throughout the life cycle of the fleet.
• Reads job order and observes and listens to vehicle in operation to determine malfunction and to plan work procedures.
• Strictly follows the inspectional protocol checklist and keeps detailed records of all serviced vehicles and equipment.
• Performs all maintenance and repairs in accordance with schedules, policies and standards set forth by the Company and equipment specifications.
• Examines protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on vehicles and equipment, and makes adjustments.
• Lubricates moving parts and conducts drive tests of trucks or equipment to verify performance. Makes adjustments to controls and systems as needed and ensures conformance to specifications.
• Fabricates special lifting or towing attachments, hydraulic systems, shields, or other devices according to blueprints or schematic drawings.
• Accurately tracks inventory and maintains a clean workplace.
• Performs minor body repairs and maintains the appearance of vehicles by cleaning, washing and painting.
• Full servicing of vehicles and equipment.
• Complies with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety and combustion control standards.
• Demonstrate the highest level of safety standards and hold others accountable for upholding best safety practices.
• Enforces compliance with administrative policies, procedures, safety rules and governmental regulations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a job.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Minimum of three years related experience and/or training. Knowledge and experience with hydraulic systems.
  

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

Valid driver’s license with safe driving record. Commercial Driver’s License required within 45 days of hire.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and are, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds without assistance. Occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical part, fumes, airborne particles, caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Conditions of Employment

Candidate is required to meet the above qualifications and job duties, task frequency and PPE requirements. Approval of pre-employment reference & background checks, and post offer drug testing with fit for employment screening are required as conditions of employment.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE EMPLOYER.