Diesel Fleet Mechanic

Job Details

Job Location
:
Appleton, WI 54913

Carew Concrete & Supply Co., Inc. is seeking a Diesel Fleet Mechanic to join our team at our Appleton facility to work on Heavy Equipment, primarily Loaders! This position is year round, full-time and will be responsible for safely and efficiently performing a wide range of needed major or minor, routine repairs and maintenance on fleet vehicles and equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include
:

• Receives work orders for requested fleet maintenance and repairs.
• Diagnoses specific issue(s) or problems and works with the Shop Supervisor to determine the most time and cost-effective method to fix, repair or resolve the problem.
• Communicates with the equipment operator and Shop Supervisor to gather and verify information and to advise the of expected repair time.
• Repair questions and suggestions are encouraged to be brought to the attention of the Shop Supervisor.
• Diagnose and repair/replace various parts/components that have failed or are causing malfunctions on the equipment, such as, but not limited to: transmissions, engines, drain lines, rear axles, gear boxes, springs, drive lines, operator compartments, fixed ladders and walkways, and other mechanical parts.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical problems, hydraulic components, repair problems on steering systems, and make needed repairs on the brake system of all equipment.
• Service equipment, including grease trucks and related equipment, change oil / fluids; welding of components necessary for the repair of equipment and/or fabrication of components/parts necessary for the repair of the equipment.
• Operate cutting torches and gas welding equipment, miscellaneous shop tools and equipment.
• Wear appropriate PPE for the task being performed.
• Demonstrates a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environments and areas.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedural manuals.
• Completes required paperwork timely and accurately.
• Work effectively with co-workers; team work to troubleshoot issues as needed
• Respond to service calls and fix equipment onsite or coordinate other actions for equipment to be fixed.
• Follow all environmental regulations. Dispose of chemicals, trash, etc. in designated areas. Recycle when required. Notify the Area Shop Supervisor immediately of any current or potential environmental problems.
• Maintains orderly work area which includes neatly storing tools and parts, properly discarding old/unused parts, sweeping area and emptying trash as needed
• Follows established company policies and guidelines for safety, quality & customer service.
• Furnish own tools that are safe and appropriate to the task at hand.
• Other duties as assigned by Shop Supervisor or Fleet Maintenance Manager.

Carew Offers:

• Competitive pay
• Medical Benefits
• Health Savings, with Company contribution
• Dental
• Vision
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Voluntary Accident
• Voluntary Short Term Disability
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• 401K

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Valid Class D Driver’s license required
• CDL – class B minimum preferred
• Ability to drive both standard and automatic transmission trucks
• Ability to drive heavy trucks, operate forklifts and end-loaders preferred
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in heavy truck repair maintenance preferred
• Welding experience preferred
• Knowledge of repair on components of heavy trucks and equipment; suspension, hydraulics, drive lines, electrical systems, brakes, and engines
• Ability to use effective written and/or oral communication skills
• Ability to learn new technologies and keep up to date with current standards