Skilled Tradesman - Diesel Mechanic

Ergon, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health

Life

Dental

Holidays

Vacation

Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Ergon Associated Asphalt Partners, a subsidiary of Ergon, Inc., seeks a skilled tradesman to perform preventive maintenance and repair on heavy‑duty trucks, trailers and equipment at the Tampa Causeway location.

The role reports to the Transport Manager and collaborates with drivers, vendors and fellow staff to keep facilities and equipment in safe, working order.

Ideal candidates have diesel mechanics, welding and fabrication experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a stable work history.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Associate degree or certification preferred.
• Diesel mechanics, welding and fabricating experience.
• Stable work history.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on heavy-duty trucks and trailers.
• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance schedules.
• Maintain parts inventory for repairs.
• Order required parts and equipment for maintenance.
• Perform welding and fabrication tasks as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by Transport Manager.

Skills

Diesel mechanics

Welding & fabrication

Mechanical skills

General computer skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Associate's Degree or certification

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Ergon Associated Asphalt Partners, a subsidiary of Ergon, Inc., is a relationship-driven company that values each employee's willingness to learn and contribute to the team. We are family-owned with locations throughout the US, but we pride ourselves on maintaining a small-company feel. We are currently recruiting for a Skilled Tradesman - Diesel Mechanic for our Tampa Causeway location.

We are a great company with great pay and great benefits. Ergon Asphalt Partners, is a relationship-driven company that values each employee's willingness to learn and contribute to the team. We are family owned with locations throughout the U.S. and Mexico, but we pride ourselves on maintaining a small-company feel.

A Skilled Tradesman is a highly skilled professional specializing in one or more specific trade professions who provides preventive maintenance, general maintenance and repair functions of trucks, trailers and equipment within terminal location. This position works closely with transport drivers and leadership to ensure facilities and equipment are adequately maintained and in proper working order at all times.

Company Interfaces:

• Reports to Transport Manager.
• The position will also interface with all employees within the terminal, as well as customers, vendors and employees from other parts of the company. Specifically, this individual will work closely with outside vendors for any necessary maintenance and repairs within the terminal requiring third party engagement.

General Responsibilities:

• Performing general maintenance on heavy duty trucks and trailers.
• Developing and maintaining preventive maintenance schedules for equipment.
• Maintaining parts inventory for repairs and maintenance.
• Ordering required parts and equipment needed for general maintenance and repair.
• Performing needed welding and fabrication tasks as warranted.
• As other duties as required by Transport Manager.

General Qualifications:

• General computer skills and PC knowledge.
• Solid, proven mechanical skills.
• High school diploma/GED.
• An Associate's Degree or certification in areas of specialty preferred,
• Skilled trades experience including diesel mechanics, welding and fabricating.
• Stable work history.

Physical Requirements:

• Be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time on concrete floors and outside surfaces.
• Able to work outside in varying weather conditions, varying cold, hot & humid temperatures.
• Manual dexterity; ability to reach; able to bend and move with agility.
• Ability to lift and move up to 75 lbs.

Ergon offers a competitive benefits package:

• 401(k)
• Health
• Life
• Dental
• Holidays
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Profit Sharing

Ergon is an EEO/AAP Employer.

Employment offer contingent upon pre-employment drug test, background check, and MVR.

Position to be filled: Skilled Tradesman