Diesel Tractor Trailer Mechanic

Messer Americas; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Messer Americas is seeking a Truck Mechanic to perform routine, preventive, corrective and emergency maintenance on Messer commercial motor vehicles. You will assist regional teams with new technology installation and ongoing support.

Join a diverse, safety‑driven organization that values its people and offers comprehensive benefits and career progression in a growing industrial gas sector.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Two years of mechanical experience or a diesel mechanic trade school certification.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• CDL is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on Messer commercial motor vehicles as scheduled.
• Conduct visual inspections to identify defects and hazards early.
• Repair equipment and develop action plans for repairs as needed.
• Maintain Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports and implement corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot equipment using diagnostic programs and tools.
• Manage parts inventory and ensure timely ship/receipts.
• Collaborate with site management and vendors to schedule repairs.
• Able to follow all safety guidelines and lift/move as required.
• Complete work orders and document them in the distribution system.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Diesel mechanic training

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Diesel mechanic trade school certification

Job description

Job Summary

As one of our Truck Mechanics, you will perform all routine, preventative, corrective and emergency maintenance of Messer commercial motor vehicles. You will assist regional maintenance teams with new technology or equipment installation and ongoing support.

Why Messer

Messer is the world's largest privately held industrial gases company and what we do matters because it is woven into every part of life, from the medical gases that patients rely on to the essential elements needed to safely and sustainably produce the goods our communities depend on.

The true strength of Messer is our people-at every level and in every role.

Join us and take pride in the impact you will make by providing solutions essential to our world and lives. Reach your highest potential at our stable, inclusive company with diverse opportunities in a growing industry, supported by people who care.

Messer stands apart because we put what matters first, and you matter.

Principal Responsibilities

Preventive Maintenance

• Conduct mileage & time-based preventative maintenance as scheduled


• Complete visual inspections to capture defects and hazards before they become an issue


• Complete all fleet issued maintenance bulletins & reminders

Corrective Maintenance

• Repair equipment upon failures to ensure safe and reliable operation


• Create a plan of action for all repairs required


• Maintain Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports and perform corrective actions as needed


• Troubleshoot equipment with diagnostic programs


• Maintain diagnostic tooling, shop tools, and shop equipment


• Be available for on-call troubleshooting

Parts

• Manage (order, account for, & issue) parts inventory to decrease down time


• Ship and receive materials in an organized & timely manner


• Keep parts storeroom clean, uncluttered, & organized

Safety

• Able to follow all safe work practices and company safety guidelines


• Able to lift, bend, and stand to meet physical requirements of position

Recording

• Complete all work orders with documentation in distribution business platform


• Follow checklists and protocol while conducting repairs

Teamwork

• Collaborate with site management and local vendors to schedule equipment repairs

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED


• 2 years of mechanical experience OR Certification from diesel mechanic trade school (Career Technical Education (CTE) certification qualifies)


• Valid drivers license

Preferred Qualifications

• A CDL is preferred

About Messer

Messer's safety culture, commitment to providing dependable supply and innovative gas technology solutions help customers unlock opportunities to be safer, more sustainable, more

productive and more efficient, so their business thrives. We nurture lasting, meaningful relationships with customers, our communities, and with one another.

We offer comprehensive benefits and appreciable pay, with steady schedules and opportunities for ongoing training and career progression. We prioritize and invest in our people at every level of our organization - the dedication, knowledge, customer focus and entrepreneurial spirit of our employees is what make Messer refreshingly different.

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