Diesel Technician/Mechanic

White Star Machinery & Supply Co; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Matching 401K plan

Paid Vacation and Flex Time

Profit Sharing and Bonus Program

Paid Training

Job summary

White Star Machinery - Topeka is seeking a Diesel Mechanic to perform diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance on Bobcat equipment. You will work in a fast-paced environment, ensuring quality service for customers and dealers. Expect hands-on diagnostics, component troubleshooting, and participation in ongoing training.

Strong teamwork and a commitment to customer satisfaction are essential. The role includes lifting and performing physically demanding tasks in a field and shop setting with

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide quality repair services on Bobcat construction equipment.
• Perform basic diagnostics, service repairs and maintenance.
• Identify problems with mechanical, hydraulic, diesel, and electrical systems and implement solutions.
• Participate in Service Training programs for skill development.
• Document repairs and testing for customer and warranty work.
• Other duties as outlined by the Service Supervisor.

Skills

Team player

Strong commitment to customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2 year technical school

Tools

Hand tools inventory

Diesel/heavy equipment knowledge

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.