Diesel Technician/Mechanic

K.C. Bobcat; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Paid Vacation

Matching 401K Plan

Sign on bonus

Safety glasses reimbursement

Vacation pay

Flex time

401K match

Profit sharing

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Critical care insurance

EAP

Paid training

Advancement opportunities

Family friendly

Job summary

A leading construction equipment dealer in Saint Joseph is looking for a Diesel Mechanic responsible for providing quality repair services on Bobcat equipment. The role involves performing diagnostics, service repairs, and maintenance work. Candidates should have a high school diploma, technical training, and relevant shop experience. Benefits include health insurance, paid vacation, and bonuses. Join us for competitive pay and a family-friendly work environment.

Qualifications

• 1-year fleet or dealership experience in a diesel shop is required; 3-5 years preferred.
• Heavy equipment and/or agricultural experience is a plus.
• 1-year fleet or dealership diesel shop experience required; 3-5 years preferred.
• Must be a team player with a strong customer focus and service mindset.
• Must carry an inventory of hand tools to perform repairs.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality repair services on construction equipment.
• Perform basic diagnostics and maintenance work.
• Identify problems with mechanical, hydraulic, diesel & electrical systems.
• Document all repairs and testing.
• Document all repairs and testing for customer and warranty repairs.
• Other duties as assigned by the Service Supervisor.

Skills

Team player

Strong commitment to customer service

Customer focus

Hand tools inventory

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2 year technical school

Tools

Hand tools inventory

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

K.C. Bobcat is an authorized dealer of new and used Bobcat compact construction equipment including skid steers, track loaders, compact excavators, telehandlers, utility vehicles and more. We provide service both in the field and in our facility.

Bobcat of St. Joe is looking to add a Diesel Mechanic. This role will be responsible for providing quality repair services on Bobcat equipment in order to meet customer needs in a responsive, friendly, educated, and timely manner. This includes performing basic diagnostics, service repairs, and maintenance work on customer and/or dealer-owned construction equipment. The technician will also be responsible for identifying problems with mechanical, hydraulic, diesel, and electrical systems and executing effective solutions.

Sign on bonus available! $250 at three months, $250 at six months, and $500 at one year!

Benefits

• A/C Service Shops!
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Boot and Safety Glasses Reimbursement
• Christmas Savings Program
• 80 Hours of Paid Vacation after first 60 days, 24 hours of Paid Flex time annually
• Matching 401K Plan
• Profit Sharing and Bonus Program
• Short and Long-term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Critical Care and Accident Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Training
• Many opportunities for advancement (We prefer to promote from within)
• Family friendly company

Responsibilities

• Provide quality repair services on construction equipment in order to meet customer needs in a responsive, friendly, educated, and timely manner
• Perform basic diagnostics, service repairs and maintenance work on customer and/or dealer-owned construction equipment
• Identify problems with mechanical, hydraulic, diesel & electrical systems and execute solutions
• Participate in Service Training programs for the development of skills and knowledge
• Document all repairs and testing for customer and warranty repairs
• Any other duties as outlined by the Service Supervisor and/or management of the company

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• 2 year technical school graduate preferred
• 1-year fleet or dealership experience in a diesel shop is required; 3-5 years preferred
• Must be a team player with a strong sense of commitment to the customer and service team
• Must have an inventory of hand tools to facilitate the assigned repairs
• Heavy equipment and/or agricultural experience is a plus

Physical Requirements

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate construction equipment
• Occasionally lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 50-100 pounds and/or frequently lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 20-50 pounds and/or continuous lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling 10-20 pounds
• Regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, grasp or pull and lift objects. Occasionally required to sit, climb, and balance, kneel, stoop, crouch, and crawl
• Consistently exposed to outside weather conditions, fumes, and loud noise

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.