Mechanic

Heritage Construction + Materials; Portage (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Meigs Transport is seeking a skilled Mechanic to inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair our fleet of trucks and equipment. You will work with diesel engines, fuel and electrical systems to ensure safe, reliable operation.

Ideal candidates will have experience on Class 8 trucks, a related technical certificate, and strong communication skills to coordinate with the shop team and drivers.

Qualifications

• High School or Equivalent is required.
• Associate's Degree or technical certificate in automotive or diesel technology, maintenance or repair.
• Prior experience in heavy highway construction is preferred.
• 3-5 years experience working on Class 8 Trucks is preferred.
• Accountability, Communication, Decision Making/Decision Quality, Ethics/Integrity, Instills Trust are essential personal attributes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain fleet of trucks.
• Diagnosing and repairing class 8 trucks (heavy duty).
• Ability to communicate effectively to ensure efficient repairs are made.
• Evaluate truck performance.
• Inspect equipment.
• Report mechanical issues and problems to shop manager.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned in alignment with company values.

Skills

Accountability

Communication

Decision Making/Decision Quality

Ethics/Integrity

Instills Trust

Education

High School or Equivalent

Associate's Degree or technical certificate in automotive or diesel technology, maintenance or repair

Job description

Build Your Career at Meigs Transport!

The Mechanic is responsible for inspecting, diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing company vehicles and equipment. This role requires knowledge of diesel engines, fuel systems, electrical systems, and various mechanical components to ensure that vehicles and equipment function effectively and safely.

Essential Functions

• Maintain fleet of trucks
• Diagnosing and repairing class 8 trucks (heavy duty)
• Ability to communicate effectively to ensure efficient repairs are made
• Evaluate truck performance
• Inspect equipment
• Report mechanical issues and problems to shop manager
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including but not limited to continuously growing in alignment with the Company's core values, competencies, and skills.

Education Qualifications

• High School or Equivalent is required
• Associate's Degree or technical certificate in automotive or diesel technology, maintenance or repair

Experience Qualifications

• Prior experience in heavy highway construction is preferred
• 3-5 years experience working on Class 8 Trucks is preferred

  Skills and Abilities

  • Accountability
  • Communication
  • Decision Making/Decision Quality
  • Ethics/Integrity
  • Instills Trust

  Working Conditions/Physical Demands

  The work environment described here is representative of those that experienced by an employee performing the essential functions of this jobContinuous exposure to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites, including heights, moving vehicles, stopped trafficOutdoor conditions that include inclement weather, precipitation, heat, humidity, dust, asphalt and/or concrete, dirtIndoor garage conditions that include regular exposure to noise, including horns, mechanical equipment, heavy equipment, moving mechanical parts, vibration, fumes and airborne particlesLifts, pushes, pulls, pours or carries heavy objects, loads of materialWalks and stands for long periods of timeBends, stoops, squats, reaches to move materialsClimbs in, out and under equipment; lays or stands under equipmentUses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigueUses good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination, with the ability to quickly move arms and legs.Possess excellent stamina to work between 8-12 hours per day

  About Meigs Transport

  Meigs Transport is a member of the Asphalt Materials Inc. family of businesses. Our Asphalt Companies continually supply high quality products and services, allowing us to excel in pavement preservation techniques and construction services. We play critical roles in assisting federal, state, local and private authorities in building economical and reliable pavements while maintaining safety and environmental stewardship to the highest standards.

  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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