Mechanic Assistant

NEW EARTH USA LLC; Iowa; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

NEW EARTH USA LLC is seeking a field service associate to support maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on diesel equipment including semi-trucks, trailers, and heavy machinery. The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, outdoor work in all weather, and adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, 1+ year with diesel equipment, and a valid driver's license with CDL Class A or B preferred.

Qualifications

• General mechanical principles knowledge.
• Ability to use PPE in safety programs.
• Willingness to work irregular hours, overtime, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide services ranging from routine maintenance, assisting with repairs, housekeeping, and diagnostics.
• Assist mechanics with services, maintenance, and repairing semi tractors, roll-off trucks, wheel loaders, and forklifts.
• Willing and able to service equipment in field-like conditions outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Able to do some manual labor and lift 50lbs.
• Maintain communication with supervisors and team members.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Ability to pass a drug test.
• Safe driving record.
• Other duties as assigned and relevant to position.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

PPE usage

Overtime willingness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tech school graduate considered

Tools

Diesel diagnostic software

Job description

Job Description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education:
  1. Highschool or equivalent degree.
  2. Recent tech school graduate considered.
• Experience:
  1. 1 year or more of experience working with modern diesel equipment including semi-trucks, semi-trailers, front-end loaders, and excavators.
  2. Experience with hydraulics a plus.
  3. Experience using modern diesel diagnostic computers and software to diagnose and perform repairs.
• Certificate/Licensure:
  1. Valid driver's license.
  2. CDL Class A or B.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide services ranging from routine maintenance, assisting with repairs, housekeeping, and diagnostics.
• Assist mechanics with services, maintenance, and repairing semi tractors, roll-off trucks, wheel loaders, and forklifts.
• Willing and able to service equipment in field like conditions (i.e. outdoors in all weather conditions).
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Able to do some manual labor and lift 50lbs.
• Maintain communication with supervisors and team members.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Ability to pass a drug test.
• Safe driving record.
• Other duties as assigned and relevant to position.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• General knowledge of the mechanical principles, practices and processes.
• Ability to use personal protective equipment in compliance with OSHA exposure control program.
• Willingness to work irregular hours, overtime and/or weekends.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Generally, the employee filling this position will be expected to be present at the project location Monday through Friday for an 8 hour shift and/or as directed by the Fleet Director. May work extended hours including weekends.
• Job functions will be carried out in a vast array of environments including but not limited to maintenance facilities, job sites, customer facilities, vehicles, agricultural sites, landfills, end user facilities, etc.
• Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, bend, and kneel.
• Frequently must push, pull, move or lift up to 50 lbs.
• The workplace is in a smoke-free environment.
• PPE is required and must be worn as instructed.
• Must adhere to all safety requirements.