Diesel Mechanic

Valley Park, MO
Full Time
Mid Level
Builder's Bloc is looking for a Diesel Mechanic to work on our fleet of company vehicles.  This position is full time M-F hours and offers a competitive benefits package.  The right candidate will receive union benefits that include health insurance and pension.  This position would require joining the Carpenter's Union if not already a member.  Hourly wages starting up to $38.05 per hour.

SUMMARY: The Diesel Mechanic performs skilled work in maintaining automotive, medium, and heavy-duty trucks, to include Boom Truck Division vehicles, including small gas engines and other associated equipment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include but are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned as needed.
  • Service, repair, adjust and test all engines, motors, moving parts and equipment.
  • Inspect equipment or materials to identify the cause of problems or defects.
  • Perform routine maintenance on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
  • Inspect, repair, and maintain mechanical equipment.
  • Raise trucks and heavy parts, or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.
  • Recondition and replace parts, pistons, bearings, gears, and valves.
  • Troubleshoot operation problems and determine plan of action to remedy problems.
  • Install equipment, etc. to meet specifications.
  • Complete all necessary paperwork, as required.
  • Basic welding
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.  Ability to create standard correspondence.  Ability to effectively and concisely present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employees.  Ability to work from oral and written instructions. Proficient verbal communication skills, in English, are required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Two (2) + years of experience in automotive mechanical maintenance preferred but not required
  • Heavy Equipment Mechanic is preferred.
  • CDL preferred but not required.
  • Knowledge of up-to-date methods of maintaining autos, trucks and emergency vehicles.
  • Knowledge of operating principles and maintenance of gasoline and diesel-powered engines.
  • Knowledge and understanding of DOT rules and regulations as well as necessary record keeping for DOT compliance.
(Comparable amount of training, education, or experience may be substituted for the above minimum requirements.)
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions in written and oral form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variances in standardized situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • HEAVY WORK: Lifting 100 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
  • PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crawling, climbing, and balancing.
  • WORK POSITION: Sitting 10%, standing 70% and walking 20%
  • WORK CONDITIONS: Spends approximately 75% of the time outdoors.
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