Heavy Equipment & Diesel Mechanic

ZipRecruiter; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to enhancing infrastructure! As a Heavy Equipment & Diesel Mechanic, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining and repairing essential machinery. With a competitive salary and a generous sign-on bonus, this position offers excellent benefits, including on-the-job training and career growth opportunities. If you have a passion for mechanical work and a commitment to quality service, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a supportive and innovative environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Weekends Off Most Weeks

Daily Per Diem While Traveling

100% Covered Hotel Stays

Full Benefits Package

401k Matching

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Company Paid PPE

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience in preventative maintenance.
• Knowledge of diesel and gas engines is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on trucks and heavy equipment.
• Analyze diagnostic tests to identify faults.
• Maintain parts inventory and cleanliness of the shop.

Skills

Preventative Maintenance

Diesel Engine Knowledge

Hydraulic Systems

Diagnostic Testing

Repair Tools Proficiency

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

ASE Diesel Certification

Tools

Hand Tools

Maintenance and Repair Tools

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Take the next step in your career with an innovative organization that values, develops, and empowers its employees to enhance their potential! At Portland Utilities Construction Co., LLC, an Aegion company, our employees are our number one asset. Our team has been committed to excellence by being a water, wastewater sewer, and water rehabilitation specialist for over 30 years and we work together every day to provide our clients with the best possible service on every project. Join our team to help keep infrastructure working better, safer, and longer for customers throughout the world.

We are currently looking for an experienced Heavy Equipment & Diesel Mechanic to join our team in Knoxville, TN. Our Heavy Equipment & Diesel Mechanics are responsible for the maintenance and repair of our PUCC trucks, trailers, and heavy construction equipment. Candidates with working knowledge of diesel and gas engines are encouraged to apply.

We are currently offering a limited-time sign-on bonus of $4,000 for new hires with a valid CDL license, and sign-on bonuses for new hires without a current CDL license are also available at a reduced amount. New employees who meet the criteria outlined in our sign-on bonus program will be eligible for the full payout.

Starting pay is $23.00-$27.00 per hour dependent upon experience. We offer 100% paid on-the-job training!

Why You'll Love Working for Us:

• Competitive salary
• Weekends Off Most Weeks
• Daily per diem while traveling
• 100% covered individual hotel room stays while traveling
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• 401k matching
• Tuition assistance
• Paid time off and overtime pay
• On-the-job training with full pay
• Company paid PPE, boots, and safety gear
• Career growth opportunities
• Work for a forward-thinking and innovative company
• Ecological footprint - We are rehabbing the world’s infrastructure, one pipe at a time, with minimal disruption to people’s daily routines, with little waste

What You'll Do:

• Perform preventative maintenance on trucks, trailers, heavy equipment, and hydraulic systems
• Perform and analyze diagnostic tests to find faults
• Schedule and repair or replace engine, steering, transmission, braking, or lighting system components
• Maintain parts inventory and ensure the cleaniness of the shop
• Test drive vehicles to gauge performance
• Move machines, off-load equipment, run daily tasks, and close up shop / yard on occasion

What We Need from You:

• Valid driver's license required
• Minimum of one year of experience performing preventative maintenance on trucks, heavy equipment, and / or hydraulic systems required
• Knowledge and understanding of diesel and gas engines, and hydraulic systems
• Possess a valid Class A or B CDL license is a plus
• Degree or diploma in mechanical or automotive engineering, ASE Diesel Certification is a plus
• Possess own hand tools and proficient with maintenance and repair tools
• Knowledgeable with reading diagnostic codes and able to diagnose complex issues
• Able and willing to travel if needed

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The physical demands, work environment characteristics, and requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Aegion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Aegion is firmly bound. Aegion will not engage in discrimination against, or harassment of, any person employed or seeking employment with Aegion on the basis of , , , , , , , , non-disqualifying , status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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