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Diesel Mechanic
Description:
The shop mechanic will work as part of a team to maintain and repair trucks, trailers, skid steers, forklifts, wheel loaders and other equipment used by both Zimmerman Feed and Grain and Zutat Feed Solutions.
Duties:
- Inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing semi-truck and trailer bodies, systems, and components.
- Performing preventative maintenance measures on semi-trucks and trailers.
- Assembling and dissembling vehicle engines and cleaning the fuel tanks.
- Maintaining hubs and axles and adjusting or replacing them when required.
- Inspecting, servicing, and replacing trailer parts, including tires.
- Checking and repairing the brake, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
- Testing all systems and equipment for performance issues.
- Ensuring that trailers meet the U.S. Department of Transportation’s road safety requirements.
Relevance:
Our mechanics ensure that our fleet of trucks are running and that our Zutat trailers are servicing our customers’ needs. Without our mechanics nothing we do is possible. By maintaining our fleets, our mechanics ensure that we meet our deadlines and deliver the customer service our clients have come to expect.
Qualifications:
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Experience and/or training in diesel mechanics
- Commitment to accuracy, precision, and thoroughness
- Mechanical proficiency
- Welding proficiency is a big plus
- Willingness to work overtime
Compensation & Benefits:
Compensation
- Base Pay – $20-25/hour (based on experience)
- Overtime – 1.5 X Base Pay
- Bonus
- Total Compensation – 56,000 – 70,000 (based on a 50-hour work week)
Benefits
- 2 weeks paid time off
- 6 paid holidays
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 – $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to support our company values of Honesty, Discipline, Passion, Growth and Teamwork?
Experience:
- Diesel engine repair: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
