Diesel Technician/Mechanic

whitestarmachinery; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Boot and Safety Glasses Reimbursement

Christmas Savings Program

Paid Vacation and Flex Time

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

Family friendly company

Job summary

White Star Machinery - Topeka is seeking a Diesel Mechanic to provide quality repair services on Bobcat equipment, including diagnostics and maintenance, to meet customer needs in a timely manner.

The role requires diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic, diesel, and electrical systems and applying effective solutions; you will participate in service training and document repairs for customers and warranty work. Benefits include health, retirement, paid time off, and advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 year technical school graduate preferred.
• 1-year fleet or dealership experience in a diesel shop required; 3-5 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality repair services on construction equipment to meet customer needs in a responsive, friendly, educated, and timely manner.
• Performs basic diagnostics, service repairs and maintenance work on customer and/or dealer-owned construction equipment.
• Identifies problems with mechanical, hydraulic, diesel, and electrical systems and executes solutions.
• Participates 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.

Skills

Team player

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Technical/Trade School

Tools

Hand tools

Diesel shop equipment

Job description

We are 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.

White Star Machinery - Topeka 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality repair services on construction equipment in order to meet customer needs in a responsive, friendly, educated, and timely manner
• Performs basic diagnostics, service repairs and maintenance work on customer and/or dealer-owned construction equipment
• Identifies problems with mechanical, hydraulic, diesel & electrical systems and executes solutions
• Participates 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
• Exposed to outside weather conditions, fumes, and loud noise.

Benefits

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Boot and Safety Glasses Reimbursement
• Christmas Savings Program
• Paid Vacation and Flex Time
• 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

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.