Diesel Technician

Viking Equipment Company of Knoxville, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee discounts

401K Plan with company match

Flexible Spending Account

Paid holidays & vacation

Training & advancement opportunities

Tool reimbursement

Job summary

Viking Equipment Company of Knoxville, LLC is seeking a Diesel Technician to join our team. You will diagnose, repair and maintain Bobcat and other compact construction equipment, with a customer-focused service mindset.

Role requires 5+ years of diesel/heavy equipment experience, strong mechanical skills in diagnostics, hydraulics and electrical systems, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced shop environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in heavy equipment service operations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily equipment and preventative maintenance inspections.
• Diagnose and repair major systems on compact equipment, with emphasis on the Bobcat line.
• Perform system rebuilds and overhauls.
• Welding.
• Work effectively with Parts, Service, Sales, Rental.
• Performing any additional tasks assigned by the Supervisor.

Skills

Diesel engines

Diagnostics

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Pressure management

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

We take pride in our culture and strive to make Bobca t - G DN a place where people want to work, achieve excellence, remain curious and humble, and build lifelong relationships.

Diesel Technician / Mechanic

Diesel Technician / Mechanic - Join the leader in the compact construction equipment industry. Bobcat of is well respected in our area, and we are currently searching for a Diesel Technician to join our team. Our Diesel Technicians play a key role in our customer relations and service representation. We are looking for a candidate who has a passion for helping our customers with a can-do attitude exceeding our customer's expectations.

Diesel Technician

$30.00 & Up DOE

Monday-Friday (7am-4pm)

Great Benefits!

Essential Functions:

• Conducting daily equipment and preventative maintenance inspections
• Diagnosing and repairing all major systems on compact equipment, with emphasis on the Bobcat line
• Performing system rebuilds and overhauls
• Welding
• Work effectively with all levels of the company -- Parts, Service, Sales, Rental
• Performing any additional tasks assigned by the Supervisor

Qualifications:

• 5+ years' experience in heavy and or equipment service operations– skid steers, excavators, etc....
• Strong mechanical background including excellent skills in diagnostics, diesel mechanics, hydraulics, electrical.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, organized, energetic, and capable of staying cool under pressure from multiple ongoing projects, computer skills.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to various extreme conditions as this position works indoors and outdoors. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Physical Requirements

• Be able to effectively communicate with customers
• This position is continually active, requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, laying, crawling, and climbing all day.
• Employee but frequently lift and/or move items over 50lbs
• Many movements required to perform this job require a degree of strain on muscles, joints, and tendons in both your arms, chest, shoulders and back.
• Specific vision requirements required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Disclaimer: May perform other duties, as assigned

Reports to: Service Manager

Job Type: Full-time

Required experience:

• Diesel Technician: 5 years

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Policies
• Employee Discounts
• 401K Plan with Company Match
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Holidays & Vacation
• Training & Advancement Opportunities
• Tool Reimbursement

Pre-Employment drug screens & proof of employment eligibility (E-Verify) are required for any position offered.

We are always on the lookout for people who bring fresh perspective and life experiences to our team.