Diesel Mechanic - Albion, MI

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $27 and up - Based on experience

Job description

Shafer Companies consist of Shafer Redi-Mix Inc. Shafer Bros., Inc. and Capitol Terminals. The Fleet has Concrete Ready-Mix Trucks, Boom Trucks and Gravel Trains along with Loaders, Telehandlers, Fork Trucks and other various forms of equipment.

Job purpose :

Primary responsibility of this position requires knowledge of heavy equipment and small engine repair. Main focus will be on repair and maintenance of Redi-Mix Concrete trucks.

Must be able to work as part of a team and responsible for general maintenance of all fleet vehicles.

Duties and responsibilities :

• Performing mechanical repairs of medium and heavy-duty diesel trucks
• Perform all levels of Preventative Maintenance inspections and repairs
• Road test Vehicles when necessary to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure they are properly working
• Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment using testing equipment such as laptop computers, motor analyzers, temperature and pressure gauges
• Identify warranty repairs and document properly on the repair order
• Keep work area clean and safe
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications :

• High school degree or equivalent, (preferably trade school as well)
• Valid Driver's License (required)
• Experience servicing and maintaining diesel engines helpful
• Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair medium to heavy-duty vehicles
• Must have a complete set of hand tools and be proficient in all areas of truck repair
• Must be detail oriented and able to work in a team environment
• Ability to work intelligently with common sense, keep work environments clean and comply with all safety regulations
• Must be available to attend additional training when needed

Benefits :

• Competitive Wages
• Health Insurance for employee and family with 75% premium contribution from employer and Health Savings Account matching program (available after 30 days)
• Employer paid Group Term Life Insurance for employee (available after 30 days)
• Employer paid Supplemental Accident, Disability and Critical Illness Insurance for employee (available after 90 days)
• Employee paid Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employer paid Sam’s Club Card (sign up once a year)
• Holiday pay after 90 days of service
• Vacation Pay after 1 year of service
• 401(k) with Employer Match Contribution after 6 months

Job Type : Full-time

Salary : From $27.00 per hour

Benefits :

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule :

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekend availability

Experience :

Diesel Mechanic : 1 year (Preferred)

License / Certification :

• Driver's License (Required)
30+ days ago