Mechanic

US11345-AIRGAS Airgas USA, LLC; Geismar (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Holidays

Vacation & Sick Time

Parental Leave

Airgas Scholarship Program

Job summary

Airgas in Geismar, LA is seeking a Diesel Mechanic to maintain and repair diesel tractors and specialized systems, ensuring DOT standards and safety compliance. The role offers a Friday - Monday schedule (4 on, 3 off) from 8 AM to 6 PM with a quarterly incentive bonus.

Airgas provides comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability; 401(k) with company match; tuition assistance; paid holidays, vacation and sick time.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in highway equipment maintenance.
• Experience with a variety of basic hand, power tools, and equipment. Ideally, you bring your own hand tools.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Class A CDL with HazMat; DOT brake certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and overhaul diesel tractors and related systems to meet DOT standards.
• Ensure equipment meets safety protocols and DOT requirements.
• Analyze maintenance reports and implement strategies to optimize equipment flow.
• Collaborate with the team to promote a safety-first maintenance culture.

Skills

Highway equipment maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

DOT brake certification

HazMat certification

Job description

Job Details

R10085251 Mechanic (Open) Location: Geismar, LA (AMG) - Bulk cryo logistics

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.

At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity. Airgas is Hiring for a Diesel Mechanic in Geismar, LA! We are looking for you!

$26.00 - $32.00 /hour

Quarterly Incentive Bonus

Work Schedule: Schedule is Friday - Monday (4 on 3 off) 8 AM - 6PM

Benefits

• Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Support for Parents: We offer up to 14-week paid child birth benefits to support growing families.
• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment.
• Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit
• Parental leave
• Vacation
• Sick time
• Floating holidays
• Jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave
• Paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees
• 401k plan with company matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounted college tuition for eligible employees' dependents
• Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children

Job Responsibilities

In this role, you aren't just maintaining and optimizing equipment; you are an essential partner ensuring the safe and efficient transport of critical products.

Precision Technical Excellence: Expertly maintain, repair, and overhaul diesel tractors and specialized systems to ensure all equipment meets DOT standards and safety protocols.

Strategic Problem Solving: Implement creative solutions to ensure smooth equipment flow and translate maintenance reports into impactful service strategies.

Collaborative Prevention & Safety: Partner with the team to communicate technical needs clearly while cultivating a "Safety First" environment focused on proactive maintenance.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in highway equipment maintenance
• Experience with a variety of basic hand, power tools, and equipment. Ideally, you bring your own hand tools.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Class A CDL with HazMat; DOT brake certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in transportation regulations.
• Digital literacy: Comfort with Google Chrome, TMT, and on-board diagnostic systems.
• An expert with solid diagnostic experience in ABS and DEF systems who is focused on quality and can contribute effectively in both the office and on the shop floor.
• Familiarity with maintenance software is a welcomed addition.
• Familiarity or an interest in cryogenics.

Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE

At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

About Airgas

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions. Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients. Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you’ll find a welcoming workplace where you’re valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career - whatever path you choose.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at [e-mail].