Diesel Mechanic II

Monarch Cement Company; Humboldt (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Monarch Cement Company in Kansas is seeking an experienced diesel mechanic to keep our fleet of trucks, cranes, locomotives, and loaders running safely. You’ll diagnose, repair, and perform maintenance across a wide range of equipment, using manuals and schematics to source parts.

A strong background in diesel engines, plus a Caterpillar repair cert, is required; CDL or willingness to obtain one is expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of verifiable full-time experience as a diesel mechanic.
• Caterpillar Repair Certification from an accredited program.
• Strong working knowledge of diesel and internal combustion engine theory and components.
• Comfort and skill with powered drills, grinders, hones, and specialty mechanic's tools.
• A valid CDL, or the willingness to obtain one after joining the team.
• Your own set of mechanic's tools (a full list is provided) — four weeks to round it out.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, service, and repair internal combustion and diesel engines and their auxiliary systems — electrical, cooling, pneumatic, and hydraulic.
• Perform mechanical maintenance across a wide equipment fleet: trucks, semi-trucks, cranes, loaders, forklifts, pumps, and compressors.
• Use parts lists, manuals, and schematics to accurately diagnose issues and specify replacement parts.
• Keep clean, organized equipment logs and a well-maintained work area.
• Step in as an equipment operator when needed, and take on new challenges as they come up.

Skills

Diesel engine theory

5+ years full-time experience

CDL or willing to obtain

Caterpillar repair cert

Tool proficiency

Education

Vocational Technical Training

Tools

Extensions

Metric sockets 10-19

Standard sockets 1/4-1/2

Pry bars

Screwdrivers

Allen wrenches

Hammers

O-ring pick set

Job description

If you take pride in keeping heavy equipment running right, Monarch Cement wants to talk to you. We're looking for an experienced diesel mechanic to join the team that keeps our fleet — trucks, semi-trucks, locomotives, cranes, loaders, forklifts, and more — running safely and reliably. This isn't a one-trick shop: you'll work across a wide range of equipment, sharpen your skills daily, and be part of a crew that takes ownership of its work.

What You’ll Do

• Diagnose, service, and repair internal combustion and diesel engines and their auxiliary systems — electrical, cooling, pneumatic, and hydraulic.
• Perform mechanical maintenance across a wide equipment fleet: trucks, semi-trucks, cranes, loaders, forklifts, pumps, and compressors.
• Use parts lists, manuals, and schematics to accurately diagnose issues and specify replacement parts.
• Keep clean, organized equipment logs and a well-maintained work area.
• Step in as an equipment operator when needed, and take on new challenges as they come up.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of verifiable, full-time experience as a diesel mechanic.
• Caterpillar repair certification from an accredited vocational/technical training program.
• Strong working knowledge of diesel and internal combustion engine theory and components.
• Comfort and skill with powered drills, grinders, hones, and specialty mechanic's tools.
• A valid CDL, or the willingness to obtain one quickly after joining the team.
• Your own set of mechanic's tools (a full list is provided) — most techs already have what's needed, and you'll have four weeks to round it out.

Why Monarch

• Steady, full-time work with an established, longstanding Kansas manufacturer.
• Real variety in your day — no two pieces of equipment are exactly alike.
• A shop culture that values safety, sound judgment, and doing the job right.
• Room to grow your skills and take on responsibility as you prove yourself.

If you're ready to bring your experience to a team that will put it to work, we'd love to hear from you.

QUARRY/ SERVICE SHOP DIESEL MECHANICS BUY OR OWN THE FOLLOWING TOOLS

• 2” and 4” extensions
• Metric sockets deep and shallow .6-14
• Standard sockets deep and shallow 1/4-1/2
• 2”, 4”, and 6” extensions
• Metric sockets deep and shallow 10-19
• Standard sockets deep and shallow 5/16-3/4
• 2”, 4”, and 6” extensions
• Metric sockets deep and shallow 10-30
• Standard sockets deep and shallow 1/16-1 1/4
• Standard combination wrenches
• 1/4-1 1/4
• Metric combination wrenches
• 8-19
• Pry bar set
• Screw drivers standard
• 1/4\" x 4”
• 5/16” x 6”
• Screw drivers standard
• #1 x 3
• #2 x 4
• #3 x 6
• Hammers
• Ball peen 16 oz
• Punches
• Chisels
• Test light 12v
• Needle nose
• Side cuts
• O-ring pick set
• Allen wrenches metric and standard

Qualifications

Education

Required

Vocational Technical Training or better.

Experience

Required

5 years:

Must have at least five years of verifiable full-time experience as a diesel mechanic

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Caterpillar Repair Cert

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