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Diesel Mechanic

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Description

Ready to rev up your career? We're looking for a skilled Diesel Mechanic to join our team in Richmond, VA, for a direct-hire position! You'll work a consistent Monday to Friday schedule from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with occasional overnight shifts and weekends required, all while earning a pay of $28-$32/hour. If you're a talented mechanic looking for a great opportunity, we want to hear from you! For more details or to apply, contact our RPS Recruiter, Sam at [email protected].

Perks & Benefits

  • Casual Dress Code
  • Weekly paychecks
  • Direct Deposit or Cash Card pay options
  • Medical / Dental Insurance
  • $28.00 - $32.00 / Hour

Employment Type & Shifts

  • Full Time
  • Direct Hire
  • 1st Shift

Job Responsibilities

  • This is position requires repairing heavy equipment forklift, loader, excavator, cranes, dozers, grapples.
  • A typical work schedule is Mon-Fri from day shift, from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Some occasional overnight shifts and weekends are also required.
  • Rebuild major components (engine, transmission, pumps, cylinders, motors and electrical systems) to manufacturers specifications
  • Determine causes of failure and implement strategies or corrective measures to ensure repeated failures do not occur
  • Use torches, presses, pullers, winches, jacks, lifts and other mechanical devices properly and within capacities
  • Use tools properly and understands which tools are required for each repair
  • Cleaning of radiators and filter housings with compressed air (compression operation)
  • Operate vehicles and mobile equipment including fuel trucks, lube trucks, forklifts, pumps, light towers, electrical tools and hoists
  • Complete minor paperwork including inspections, oil sample analysis and reports as needed

Job Qualifications:

  • Prior mechanic experience repairing heavy equipment loader, excavator, cranes, dozers, grapples.
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • Proficient knowledge of and application of diagnostic tools including multimeters, computers, gauges, probes, scopes, calipers, and other measurement and diagnostic tools required for the repair and maintenance of mobile equipment
  • Ability to communicate issues and concerns about equipment to supervision and outside dealers or technicians when required
  • Physical ability to perform heavy labor
  • Strong safety values
  • Strong mechanical aptitude

Associate Requirements

  • HS Diploma or GED
  • Background Check
  • Drug Test
  • Must be at least 18 years old
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The hourly rate for this position is anticipated between $28.00 - $32.00 per hour. This range is a good-faith estimate, based on the shift you work and other considerations permitted by law. An employee's pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law. In addition to monetary compensation, we offer medical, dental, vision, life, and more. More details about benefits can be found at https://flimp.live/trueblueassociates#home.