Diesel Mechanic - Mason, MI

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 (Starting at $27/hr)


• Health Insurance options for employee and family with premium contribution from employer and/or HSA match from employer (available after 30 days)


• 100% Employer paid Group Term Life Insurance for employee (available after 30 days)


• 100% Employer paid Supplemental Accident, Disability and Critical Illness Insurance for employee (available after 90 days)


• 100% 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


• 401k with employer match 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)