Diesel Mechanic For Ready Mix Concrete Operation.
Job Description
Inspiring Position
Position: Diesel Mechanic For Ready Mix Concrete Operation.
Company: Kienstra Co
Company: Kienstra Co
Job Brief
Kienstra – ready mix concrete has served the st.
Experience
Career Accomplishments is required
Job Detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Conflict resolution skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Knowledge of basic math and computer skills
- Maintain detailed and accurate service records and documentation
- Meet with peers, managers, internal customers (drivers) and vendors to explain problems and possible solutions
- Be capable of communication skills (verbal, writ10or electronic) with others by face-to-face discussion, email, or via telephone.
- Must be able to read/write/interpret directions.
- Working with specialized machinery such as forklifts, loaders, hoists and plant equipment.
- Understanding the inner workings of various machines such as skid steers, aerial boom lifts, etc.
- Must possess own Hand Tools
- Operate basic shop tools including welders, torches, impact wrenches, grinders, ladders, and other equipment as assigned.
- Must be able to perform tire changes and maintenance
- Strong knowledge of health and safety standards required for the role
- Must be able to work in a manner to ensure your personal safety and that of fellow employees by following Company safety guidelines and following company policies. Requirements: Daily inspection of the lot to verify equipment condition and identify potential out-of-service items.
- Interacting with fleet manager, drivers, batch men, and operation and production personnel.
- General knowledge of engine scanning systems
- Experience on International, Kenworth, Mack, Sterling, Western Star trucks is desirable
- Experience with end dump and pneumatic trailers is desirable
- Experience with DPF systems, electrical systems, air systems, fuel systems brake systems required
- Must be able to trouble shoot.
- Maintains a safe and clean work area
- Must be motivated, be a self-starter, productive and efficient worker
- Order parts as needed and maintain inventory control.
- Welding fabrication skills and experience required
- Perform repairs as needed on fleet equipment in yard as well as on the road.
- Maintain repair orders including labor hours, parts used, and general comments.
- May require travel to potentially any of our plant locations based on needs.
- Will perform other duties as assigned by management personnel. A Diesel Mechanic is responsible for inspecting, repairing, and maintaining multiple types of diesel-powered equipment. Duties include adjusting equipment, repair or replace defective parts, diagnosing faults or malfunctions using testing equipment, and cleaning or performing maintenance work.
- Cleaning, lubricating, and performing other maintenance work
- Performance of an individual daily fleet of location units, correcting fluids and checking functions as required.
- Perform quality preventative maintenance as per the detailed schedule on a consistent basis
- Perform preventive maintenance inspections as specified using mechanic tools and shop equipment which may include hydraulic, electric, hand and air tools
- Perform diagnostic tests for routine maintenance procedures and determine a course of action for damaged parts and systems.
- Diagnosing malfunctions or problems using a computerized system or testing equipment to determine the root cause of any issues
- Repair malfunctioning components, retrofit engines, change brakes, adjust steering systems, replace worn-out parts and change hydraulic fluids.
- Use computerized equipment along with cutting torches, pneumatic wrenches, hydraulic jacks, screwdrivers, pliers, mallets and precision gauges.
- Test drive trucks before and after repairs, as needed.
- Diagnose mechanical issues
- Brakes,
- Cab, instruments,
- Drive train – perform repairs as needed to replace the transmission, differentials or other damaged parts
- Electrical system.
- Emissions – repairing and verifying any emission control systems
- Engine system,
- Frame,
- HVAC
- PTO, hydraulics,
- Steering, suspension,
- Tires, wheels,
- Technical certifications and a CDL is desirable