Shop Diesel Technician/Mechanic

berrytractor; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Boot and Safety Glasses Reimbursement

Paid Vacation and Flex Time

Matching 401K Plan

Profit Sharing and Bonus Program

Short and Long-term Disability

Company Paid Life Insurance

Training and advancement opportunities

Family friendly company

Job summary

Berry Tractor & Equipment - Springfield seeks an experienced heavy machinery diesel mechanic to service and repair earthmoving equipment. You will read job orders, diagnose malfunctions, and perform structured repairs to keep equipment operating at peak performance.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in diesel maintenance, own hand tools, and strong electrical troubleshooting skills. A high school diploma is required and a two-year technical degree is welcome.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Own inventory of hand tools to perform repairs.
• Experience with electrical troubleshooting and hydraulic systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical service to construction equipment.
• Read job orders, observe and listen to machines to determine malfunctions.
• Follow checklists to examine critical parts and safety devices.
• Test repaired equipment to ensure it runs smoothly.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with customers.

Skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two-year technical degree acceptable

Tools

Hand tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Berry Tractor is a full-service dealership for a broad range of heavy construction equipment including Komatsu and BOMAG. Throughout Berry Tractor’s history, there has been one constant—the quality of our people.

Berry Tractor & Equipment - Springfield is seeking an experienced heavy machinery diesel mechanic. If you have a passion for earth moving equipment and want to be part of a world class team.

Monday - Friday dayshift

Responsibilities

• Provide technical service to construction equipment.
• Read job order, observe, and listen to machine in operation to determine malfunction and plan work procedures.
• Follow checklists to ensure that all critical parts are examined
• Examine protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks, and adjust as needed.
• Test repaired equipment to ensure it runs smoothly
• Tag all warranty parts and returns to warranty clerk
• Attend training classes and keep abreast of factory technical bulletins.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with customers to increase overall customer satisfaction.
• Properly complete the service and/or repairs as assigned by supervisor.
• Complete all work according to the applicable safety requirements and published procedures.
• Produce quality work that evidence pride of workmanship.
• Maintain your assigned workspace in an organized and clean manner.
• Show the utmost courtesy to all customers and dealership personnel.
• Make every effort to achieve the production objectives set by management.
• Adhere to manufacturer’s policy and procedures as they relate to labor operations, time and repair order documentation when performing warranty repairs and torque specifications.
• Any other duties as outlined by the Service Supervisor and or management of the company.

Qualifications

• 1-year fleet or dealership experience preferred.
• Been employed in the diesel industry for at least 2 years heavy equipment or diesel experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Be a team player with a strong sense of commitment to the customer and service team.
• Be self-motivated and conduct oneself in a professional manner.
• Have experience with high pressure common rail fuel systems, exhaust after-treatment, electrical troubleshooting, and hydraulic systems.
• Must have own inventory of hand tools to facilitate the assigned repairs.
• Heavy equipment and or agricultural experience is a plus.
• A two-year technical degree may be used in lieu of 2 years of verifiable technical employment.

Benefits

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Boot and Safety Glasses Reimbursement
• Christmas Savings ProgramPaid Vacation and Flex Time
• Matching 401K Plan
• Profit Sharing and Bonus Program
• Short and Long-term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Critical Care and Accident Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Training
• Many opportunities for advancement (We prefer to promote from within)
• Family friendly company

Physical Requirements

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate construction equipment.
• Occasionally lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 50-100 pounds and/or frequently lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 20-50 pounds and/or continuous lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 10-20 pounds
• Regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, grasp, or pull and lift objects. Occasionally required to sit, climb, and balance, kneel, stoop, couch, and crawl
• Consistently exposed to outside weather conditions, fumes, and loud noise.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.