Diesel Mechanic

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Pittsburg (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Holiday Pay

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Vacation Pay

Life Insurance

Prescription Drug Reimbursement

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals of Pittsburg is seeking a Diesel Mechanic to assemble, maintain, and repair machinery and vehicles. You will ensure functionality and reliability of machines, engines, and mechanical systems while upholding safety standards and precision in all tasks.

The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems, uses diverse hand tools, and can read blueprints. Excellent attention to detail and safety compliance are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of machinery and hydraulic, electrical systems and components.
• Aptitude with hand tools and precision measuring tools.
• Ability to read instructions/blueprints and follow procedures.
• Strong commitment to safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble mechanical components according to requirements.
• Inspect machines, engines, and transmissions; run diagnostics.
• Conduct repairs to maximize reliability and longevity.
• Troubleshoot problems and resolve them promptly.
• Perform regular maintenance on machinery, equipment, and systems.
• Lubricate and service engines and components.
• Replenish fluids and components as needed.
• Advise users on proper maintenance and preventative measures.
• Handle additional duties as assigned (e.g., hydraulic repairs, painting).
• Keep logs of work and report issues.

Skills

Machinery knowledge

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Safety awareness

Manual dexterity

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma preferred

Vocational certification / apprenticeship a plus

ASE certification preferred

Tools

Hand tools

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 Pittsburg is a service dedicated to helping you find your next career move. The Pittsburg, Kansas 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 the ever-changing needs of their workforce. Our Pittsburg office is locally ownedand 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.