Diesel Technician

$ 2,000.00 sign on bonus

Come join the Mahoney Environmental Solutions team in Joliet, IL as a Diesel Technician I. The Diesel Technician I will timely and thoroughly complete daily tasks for equipment maintenance and repair.

Starting hourly rate: $25-$26 (plus shift differential)

Sign on bonus to paid out in installments : First payment of $500 to be paid after 90 days and second payment $500 to be paid after 180 days, $1000 at one year.

Schedule: Sunday night through Friday morning 9pm to 5:30am

Company benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance 1st of the month following hire date.
• 401 K with 4% company match after 90 days.
• Tool reimbursements
• Tool insurance
• Yearly work boot allowance
• Safety training
• Freightliner factory training
• Kenworth factory training
• Cummins training.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform scheduled PM services and DOT inspections.
• Discuss follow ups found during inspections.
• Perform tractor and trailer brake services.
• Inspect, adjust and lubricate, fifth wheel as necessary.
• Assist Technician II and III employees in overhaul, repair, and replacement of major components of equipment.
• Repair all series of truck and trailer equipment and remove and replace major components as directed, including but not limited to the following:Assist in Fuel Island Duties as necessary.
• Items found on PM or DOT follow up
• SCR filters and components
• Hydraulic components, hose repair, fabricating and replacement
• Trailer compartment seal replacement
• Cab Components & Accessories adjust/replace mirrors, panels, trim, accessories, etc.
• Minor Electrical Repairs Inspect and repair lighting system
• Front Ends & Rear Axles - Inspect and report
• Complete work orders timely and accurately.
• Ensure equipment meets planned maintenance compliance.
• Stay current on all Vector safety videos and/or trainings and follow company safety standards and procedures.
• Maintain good housekeeping of shop, floor scrubber and tools.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year related heavy truck maintenance experience required.
• Heavy truck education, specialized training and/or experience in Mack using Tech Tool, Freightliner using DDL, Kenworth using PACCAR / Davie software, Cummins Insight, etc.
• Be proficient in the use of all tools of the trade (Welding equipment, power tools and shop machinery)
• Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds at times.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, kneel, climb ladders and squat for extended periods.
• Work outdoors in different weather conditions.
• Exposure to used cooking oil odors.