Diesel Mechanic - St. Louis Composting

DIESEL TRUCK TECHNICIAN

St Louis Composting, producer of STA-Certified Compost, Mulch Products and Soil Blends, is seeking a safety conscious Diesel Truck Technician to join our growing team at our site in Pacific, MO. The Diesel Truck Technician will collaborate with other repair team members to ensure a vehicle is safely and efficiently operating to the driver's needs.

BENEFITS

• Competitive pay with performance based annual reviews.
• Opportunities for overtime - 10 or more hours a week during busy season.
• 6 Paid Holidays available upon hire.
• Weekly Pay Periods.
• Paid Time Off available - 1 prorated week of vacation, plus a prorated week of PLAW time available after 90 days of employment.
• $10k in Company Paid Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with STRONG match with immediate vesting.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, and Accident offered.
• Family-oriented positive culture, ideal for those looking for a long-term career.
• Opportunity for growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs maintenance on semi tractors, trailers, and completes DOT inspections.
• Follows preventative maintenance procedures as established by company standards.
• Perform diagnostic tests on diesel engines, interpreting the results for resolution.
• Repairing or replacing vehicle transmissions, brakes, clutches, engines and other associated parts.
• Orders parts, communicates status and annotates corrective actions.
• Comfortable working in a sometimes fast paced environment while maintaining flexibility.
• Ensures a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task.
• Must present a neat and professional appearance.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Possesses a valid US driver's license and has their own tools. (specialty tools provided)
• Qualified to perform DOT inspections and follow company preventative maintenance procedures.
• At least 2 years of experience with emissions, aftertreatment systems, electrical, air conditioning, powertrain and suspension systems.
• Experience with PTO hydraulic systems.
• Experience with Paccar, Cummins, Caterpillar and Mack power plants.
• Welding and metal fabricating experience.
• Certified on Brakes and air conditioning systems.
• Able to lift 50lbs and stand for long periods of time, etc.
• Other duties as directed.

As an important part of our hiring process, our candidates must go through a background check, in order to comply with the Department of Transportation requirements.  Additionally, we do extensive drug testing including urine, breath alcohol, and invasive hair follicle testing.