Diesel Mechanic

Korn Ferry Group; South Sioux City (NE); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Korn Ferry Military Division, based in South Sioux City, NE, is seeking a Diesel Mechanic to maintain and repair a diverse fleet of heavy equipment, including cranes and trailers, to keep operations safe and efficient.

You will work both in the shop and in the field with opportunities for travel and career growth. Candidates must have 4+ years of US military active duty experience and strong mechanical troubleshooting skills; a Class A CDL is preferred or obtainable.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years US Military Active Duty experience required
• 5+ years of diesel or heavy equipment mechanic experience
• Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems
• Must provide your own standard tools (specialty tools provided)
• Class A CDL (or the ability to obtain one) highly preferred
• Experience working on cranes (RT or truck cranes), heavy equipment (CAT, John Deere, etc.) highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance and diagnostics on diesel engines, cranes, trailers, forklifts, and more
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems, including onboard computer systems
• Work both in the shop and in the field, offering a mix of stability and variety
• Operate independently, managing day-to-day workload while collaborating with the team
• Occasional travel within approximately a 100 mile radius to support field service needs

Job description

* PLEASE NOTE: this client is specifically seeking candidates with at least 4 years of Active Duty U.S. military experience *

Korn Ferry Military Division has partnered with our client on their search for a Diesel Mechanic, based out of their S. Sioux City NE facility. With over 70 branches nationwide, this company is growing fast and offers substantial opportunity for career advancement.

Experience with cranes (RT or truck cranes) or heavy lifting equipment (CAT, John Deere, etc), and a Class A CDL (or the ability to obtain one) are highly preferred criteria, and will give you a huge advantage over other candidates!

Compensation: $32.20-36.45/hr + (DOE)

What You Will Do:

Will take ownership of maintaining and repairing a diverse fleet of heavy equipment, keeping operations running safely and efficiently. In this role, you will:

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance and diagnostics on diesel engines, cranes, trailers, forklifts, and more
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems, including onboard computer systems
• Work both in the shop and in the field, giving you a mix of stability and variety
• Operate independently, managing your day-to-day workload while collaborating with the team
• Occasional travel (approx. 100 mile radius) to support field service needs

Education and Work Experience

• At least 4 years US Military Active Duty experience required
• 5+ years of diesel or heavy equipment mechanic experience (prior experience with cranes or heavy lifting equipment highly preferable.)
• Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Must provide your own standard tools (specialty tools provided.)
• Class A CDL (or the ability to obtain one) highly preferred
• Experience working on cranes (RT or truck cranes), background with heavy equipment (CAT, John Deere, etc.) highly preferred