Diesel Mechanic

Company Description :

hth companies is an industrial services provider offering mechanical insulation, mechanical maintenance, scaffolding, industrial cleaning, and various other services to meet our customers' needs across the Midwest. At hth companies, we continue to promote the merit shop philosophy we were founded upon in 1984; rewarding employees based upon their merits of skills, productivity, and quality workmanship. Our vision is to be an organization that creates an environment where employees are encouraged to develop their full potential to provide quality work. We strive each day to better serve our customers and employees.

Position Overview :

The Diesel Mechanic will be primarily responsible for inspection, maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of motor vehicle equipment. The Diesel Mechanic can expect typical assignments to include oil changes, transmission / motor repairs, and other basic mechanic duties on cars, trucks, and semis. Successful candidates will be able to work with little direction and be able to manage their time effectively. This role will report to the Anamosa, Iowa shop daily and will have to occasionally utilize the company vehicle to answer calls within a three (3) hour radius.

Responsibilities and Duties :

• Maintains vehicles, which may include a company's fleet of cars, trucks, heavy equipment, industrial vacuum trucks, industrial hydroblast (jetting) pumps, tractor / trailers, and other motor vehicles.
• Performs routine and preventive maintenance including oil changes and tune-ups.
• Performs tests on specific parts and systems to ensure proper function.
• Identifies mechanical problems either visually or with computer diagnostic equipment.
• Examines critical parts and systems using a standard checklist.
• Repairs or replaces malfunctioning parts and systems such as brake pads, belts, water pumps, transmissions, and other mechanical parts.
• Plans and establishes timetable to complete repairs and maintenance.
• Is able to visit job sites to inspect vehicles within a three (3) hour radius.
• Test drives vehicle to confirm safe and proper operation.
• Submit purchase orders to ensure that there is a surplus of parts needed.
• Performs various other duties and functions as required or assigned.

Qualifications :

Education and Experience

Personal Characteristics

Physical Abilities

Work Availability

Training

Benefits :

hth companies is an equal opportunity employer. hth companies considers applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status.