Mechanic

Airgas, Inc.; Geismar (LA); On-site; USD 35,817 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition Assistance

Holidays and Vacation

Early benefits after 30 days

Job summary

Airgas, Inc. in Geismar, LA is seeking a Mechanic (Open) to maintain diesel tractors and cryogenic logistics equipment, ensuring safe, compliant operations for critical deliveries.

You will perform repairs, overhauls, and diagnostics while adhering to DOT standards and safety protocols in a fast-paced logistics environment. A CDL is preferred, with HazMat and brake certification, and ownership of hand tools is welcome.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and overhaul diesel tractors and specialized systems to meet DOT standards and safety protocols.
• Translate maintenance reports into actionable service strategies to ensure smooth equipment flow.
• Collaborate with the team to foster a Safety First environment and proactive maintenance.

Skills

Highway equipment maintenance

Tool handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL with HazMat

DOT brake certification

Job description

Mechanic (Open)

R10085251

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

About This Role

Are you a skilled professional in mechanical systems who is motivated by keeping a supply chain in motion? Ideally, you bring a purpose‑driven approach to your work as a Maintenance Professional to serve as an essential connector for our delivery operations. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Compensation & Benefits

• $26.00 - $32.00 /hour
• Quarterly Incentive Bonus
• Work Schedule: Friday - Monday (4 on 3 off) 8 AM - 6 PM
• Comprehensive Family Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Support for Parents: up to 14-week paid child birth benefits.
• 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.
• Additional benefits: 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, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full‑time employees.
• 401(k) plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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].