Diesel Mechanic / Diesel Technician

Jrjnet; Kentucky; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Diesel Mechanic / Diesel Technician

Apply for a position located in Walton, KY. This is a full-time role posted 30+ days ago with job requisition ID 2024-3620.

If you want to learn something new every day and grow in your career, we are looking for you. We’re growing fast, so we’re always on the lookout for new talent to join the team. We want to bring talented, driven people to the infrastructure industry. Are you one of them?

Eaton Asphalt, a local asphalt/construction contractor with over 100 years in business, is currently seeking a Diesel Technician. Eaton Asphalt is a diversified company that performs private, commercial, public roads, airport, and parking lots/facilities projects. This position offers great pay and includes an exceptional benefits package.

Responsibilities:

• Maintenance and repair of heavy equipment and fleet vehicles including pickup trucks, semi-tractors, pavers, mills, rollers, dump trucks, wheel loaders, cranes, excavators, dozers, and other support equipment.
• Ensuring vehicle and equipment productivity remains high.
• Preventative and proactive maintenance including a thorough inspection of vehicles and equipment to keep the machinery working as efficiently as possible while adhering to a high level of safety on every task.

Desired Qualifications:

• Willing to develop the right individuals based on relevant experience.
• Successfully completed coursework in automotive, diesel mechanics, or agricultural diesel from an accredited college or recognized trade school is preferred.
• High school graduation or GED equivalent, including the ability to read, write, and speak English.
• The ability to obtain and hold a DOT Medical Card.

Skills:

• High level of mechanical understanding, including diagnostic aptitude. Problem-solving skills and the ability to accurately fix a problem are expected.
• Computer controls knowledge.
• Advanced hydraulic systems knowledge.
• Basic welding and fabrication skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with a team member mentality.
• Ability to make quick and sound decisions based on limited information.
• Self-starter and self-motivated attitude.
• Punctual, organized, and dependable is a must.
• Must be able to accept direction and corrective feedback on the safe, proper, or preferred techniques and methods by direct supervision.

Working Conditions:

• Willingness to work in a challenging and demanding environment, and the ability to work various shifts.

EOE/M/F/Disabled/Veteran/DFSP Eaton, Walton KY