Diesel Mechanic

CalPortland; Snoqualmie (WA); On-site; USD 52,734 - 75,106; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and welfare plans

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Retirement program

Job summary

A leading construction materials company is seeking a Diesel Mechanic in Snoqualmie, WA. Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing various types of commercial vehicles and equipment, ensuring safety and efficiency in operations. Candidates must have their own tools and relevant mechanical experience. The company offers a competitive benefits package, including health and financial support. This is a full-time hourly position, emphasizing a strong adherence to safety protocols in a workshop and field setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of mechanical experience on commercial vehicles.
• Ability to perform various repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Must adhere to safety protocols in a workshop environment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair gas and diesel equipment including trucks.
• Maintain accurate service, maintenance and repair records.
• Communicate status of repairs to management and dispatch.

Skills

Mechanical experience working on commercial vehicles

Diesel engine troubleshooting skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Basic fabrication skills

Preventative maintenance experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Personal tools required

Job description

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The Diesel Mechanic is responsible for safely and properly repairing commercial trucks and various equipment in the repair shop setting and out on road calls.

At CalPortland, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. All regular full time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental and vision plans. Other benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and retirement program. The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.

Compensation

Hourly $46.40

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and repairs all types of gas and diesel equipment, including dump trucks, concrete mixer trucks, light trucks, street sweepers, wheel loaders, trailers and various ancillary equipment
• Troubleshoot, repair and clean commercial trucks and equipment which may include removal of concrete buildup
• Troubleshoots, repairs and replaces ignition systems, fuel systems, hydraulic systems, lighting systems, electrical systems, radio systems and ABS brake systems
• Check, prioritize and repair equipment write-ups based on safety issues, customer service issues, PM issues and less critical issues
• Keeps documentation on all repairs and consistently communicates status of downed vehicles to shop manager and dispatch
• Assists in maintaining accurate parts inventory by keeping parts in their designated place and recording parts removed
• Maintains service, maintenance and repair records
• Repairs and maintains shop tools and machinery
• Prepares and enters work orders
• Makes emergency field repairs to all equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Responsible for working in a safe manner, reporting all incidents/injuries to management as soon as they occur
• Attends safety meetings as scheduled by management
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Requirements/Qualifications

• Must have own tools
• Mechanical experience working on commercial vehicles
• Diesel engine troubleshooting skills with various engine manufacturers
• Experience with basic fabrication, use and application of welders and gas torch systems
• Experience preforming preventative maintenance
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Physical Requirements: climbing, stooping, bending, squatting, twisting, pushing, pulling, frequent lifting of 50 pounds, occasional lifting of 75 to 100 pounds, stretching, driving/sitting, using pneumatic and power tools
• Ability to work in extremes of hot and cold weather and wet environments
• Current Commercial Driver’s License preferred

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require FMCSA regulated on-going drug and alcohol testing.

Location: snoqualmie, WA, US, 98065

Job Type: Hourly - Full-Time

Nearest Major Market: Seattle
Nearest Secondary Market: Bellevue