Diesel Mechanic ($7,200 Sign On Bonus)

Reser's Fine Foods; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

AD&D

Life insurance

401(k) with discretionary match

Wellness programs

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Reser's Fine Foods in Topeka, KS is seeking a skilled vehicle mechanic to service our fleet and plant equipment. You will diagnose electrical and mechanical issues, perform routine maintenance, and ensure compliance with CSA standards.

Responsibilities include inspecting vehicles, test driving, interpreting diagnostics, and repairing or replacing defective parts. Must provide own tools; CDL A preferred. This role requires lifting up to 50 lbs and outdoor work from a service truck at the plant.

Qualifications

• Must provide own tools.
• CDL A license preferred.
• Extensive inspection experience is required.
• Strong preventative maintenance skills are required.
• Refer experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follows a checklist of inspection procedures.
• Test drives vehicles to diagnose malfunctions and ensure they run smoothly.
• Reads and interprets diagnostics test results from diagnostic equipment and vendor software on laptop.
• Raises trucks and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.
• Performs routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries and lubricating equipment and parts.
• Adjusts and aligns wheels, tightens bolts and screws and attaches system components.
• Maintains tires and brakes to comply with CSA standards.
• Repairs or replaces malfunctioning components, parts and other mechanical or electrical equipment.

Skills

Extensive inspection experience

Education

CDL A license preferred

Tools

Own tools

Job description

General Summary

Responsible for handling vehicle repairs. This includes vehicle's electrical system, engine repairs, or service exhaust systems with emission control parts to comply with EPA regulations.

Benefits and Culture

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to help employees live a healthier life, build rewarding careers and save for the future. Reser's offers choices whenever possible, because we recognize the diverse and ever changing needs of our employees. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, AD&D, life, 401(k) with discretionary match, wellness programs, paid holidays and vacation time to name few!

We strive to be your Employer of Choice. As one of our five cornerstones, this means that we go all-out to create an environment where people choose a lasting career because Reser's care about their personal development & safety, and delivers a rewarding work experience.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• 1. Follows a checklist of inspection procedures.
• 2. Test drives vehicles to diagnose malfunctions and ensure they run smoothly.
• 3. Reads and interprets diagnostics test results from diagnostic equipment multimeter measurements and vender specific software programs on laptop.
• 4. Raises trucks and heavy parts or equipment by using hydraulic jacks or hoists.
• 5. Performs routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries and lubricating equipment and parts.
• 6. Adjusts and aligns wheels, tightens bolts and screws and attaches system components.
• 7. Maintains tires and brakes to comply with CSA standards.
• 8. Repairs or replaces malfunctioning components, parts and other mechanical or electrical equipment.

Job Specifications

• 1. Must provide own tools.
• 2. CDL A license preferred.
• 3. Extensive inspection experience is required.
• 4. Strong preventative maintenance skills are required.
• 5. Refer experience preferred.

Working Conditions

• 1. Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• 2. Will involve some working outdoors from a service truck at our plant location.
• 3. Exposure to dampness and humidity, toxic chemicals, exhaust fumes, gasoline, and diesel fuel.

Recipe for Success

Reser's is the leading provider of fresh refrigerated deli salads, side dishes, and prepared foods for the supermarket, club store, and food service industries. Family owned and operated, Reser's has been a proud sponsor of good times at racetracks, picnics, BBQs, music festivals, and affordable family meals since 1950. Reser's family of brands include Reser's American Classics, Main St Bistro, Stonemill Kitchens, and more. With more than 4,500 employees, Reser's operates 14 facilities in the US, Mexico, and Canada and actively supports the communities it serves.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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