Heavy Duty Diesel & Shop Mechanic (or Travel Mechanic)
Location
Lenexa, KS | United States
Job description
Job Title: Heavy Duty Diesel & Shop Mechanic (or Travel Mechanic)
Supervisor(s) Title: Vice President of Kodiak Freight
Job Summary: This position will be responsible for performing preventative maintenance and repairs on Trucks, Trailers, Heavy equipment and Facilities. An individual with intermediate diagnostic abilities, strong problem-solving skills, and a mechanical aptitude will strive in this position. This position will also provide warehouse support.
Mechanic Responsibilities & Duties:
- Inspect vehicle systems including suspension, steering, and exhausts
- In-depth knowledge of diesel engine components and operational mechanisms
- General chassis mechanic and container mechanic work
- Utilize equipment (forklift/truck) in the repositioning of chassis on yard
- Repair and/ or replace vehicle brakes, air systems, tires/wheels, cooling/HVAC, 12-volt electrical systems, and electrical DEF systems
- Superior knowledge of maintenance tools and repair equipment
- Comfortable using mechanical and electrical power tools
- Keen attention to detail
- Basic knowledge of computer systems and other relevant electronics
- Advanced knowledge of a vehicle, its electrical system and the mechanisms of a diesel engine
- Proficiency in the use of diesel engine diagnostic software
- Work collaboratively within the Shop team to ensure all related tasks are completed in a timely manner and completed correctly
- Perform annual DOT inspections
- A valid driver’s license
- Good interpersonal skills
- Effective collaboration and communication skills
- Other Duties as assigned
Qualifications & Skills:
- MUST be able to supply own tools necessary, needed, and required
- Ability to respectfully talk to others to convey information effectively
- Adaptable and flexible individual who enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
- Dependable and reliable
- Intermediate computer skills
- Ability to retain knowledge of standard operating procedures and follow verbal and written instructions
In addition this position requires the ability to:
- Work in various environments such as in the cold, rain, snow, or heat
- Occasionally lift or carry up to 100 pounds
- Be under trucks, trailers, heavy equipment as well as stand, walk, or crawl on various surfaces for long periods of time
- Must be a team player
Sims Global Solutions is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category.
Affirmative Action Employer/EOE/M/F/Disabled/Veteran
Employment is contingent on background screening.
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