Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanics Needed NOW

STS Technical Services; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 annual paid holidays

2 weeks of annual accrued vacation

half work days on Fridays

work for a premiere Oshkosh employer!

Job summary

STS Technical Services is seeking a Mechanic II to repair and rebuild military trucks for our Fortune 500 client in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The role involves assembling and installing subassemblies, reading blueprints, and performing diagnosis to ensure quality standards are met.

Candidates should have 3–5 years of heavy equipment or diesel experience, familiarity with pneumatic tools, and the ability to work from manuals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years experience on heavy equipment or diesel applications.
• Experience with pneumatic hand tools and reading manuals.
• Ability to read engineering prints and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and install subassemblies and systems on trucks.
• Drill, tap, and fit parts to specifications.
• Measure and cut tubing, wires, and hoses.
• Diagnose issues and provide repair actions.
• Follow work instructions and quality standards.
• Operate equipment safely with cranes and dollies.

Skills

Heavy equipment repair

Diesel engines

Reading blueprints

Pneumatic tools

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Crane operation

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Overview

STS Technical Services is actively seeking candidates for a Mechanic II role with our Fortune 500 Client. In this role, you'll work to repair and rebuild military trucks.

Benefits

• 10 annual paid holidays


• 2 weeks of annual accrued vacation


• half work days on Fridays


• work for a premiere Oshkosh employer!

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assemble and/or install a variety of major and minor subassemblies, parts and systems as directed. Typical parts are brackets, wiring, radiators, axles, air systems, hydraulic steering and lines, air lines, electronic lines, valves, tanks, brackets, linkages, etc.


• Cut, fit, bend and adjust parts for fit or function as directed


• Drill, ream or tap holes for mounting or clearance as directed


• Measure wire, tubing or hose paths and cut tubing to length as directed


• Fill batteries and accessory grease points and apply sealants as directed


• Start up engine, check dashboard instruments for proper function


• Assemblies weigh up to 10,000 lbs., handle with appropriate equipment, such as cranes, dollies etc. which are provided


• Install various aftermarket parts and assemblies on truck such as brackets, wiring, hydraulic lines, air lines, etc.


• Ability to follow work instructions and quality standards


• Ability to follow engineering prints and bill of materials


• Perform repairs/alterations on vehicles such as drilling holes or modify sheet medal


• Install various harnesses and batteries


• Requires the use of simple arithmetic and some measuring instruments such as caliper or scale


• Diagnose and/or repair problems and provide failure analysis on a follow-up service report on all areas of responsibility


• Perform other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent


• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience working on heavy equipment, diesel applications or farm implement equipment.


• Prior experience using pneumatic hand tools, drill, and truck parts


• Ability to read Technical Manuals and blueprints and follow work instructions