What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diesel Mechanic / Technician position at FEDERATED CO-OPS INC?
Job Details
Description
Federated Co-ops is currently hiring a skilled Diesel Mechanic / Technician to support our fleet services operations, working out of our NEW state of the art facility located in Ogilvie, MN. This key team member will maintain our diesel fleet, and repair heavy equipment used in our operations including trucks, wagons, sprayers, spreaders, conveyors, and any other equipment needed to ensure efficient and safe operations. The Diesel Mechanic / Technician will maintain and repair malfunctioning components, retrofit engines, change brakes, adjust steering systems, replace worn-out parts, and change hydraulic systems and fluids. May fabricate parts as needed. This position will provide quality preventive maintenance and repair to damaged equipment.
Job Duties of the Diesel Mechanic / Technician:
Perform maintenance and repairs to commercial vehicles and Agriculture equipment including but not limited to:
- Diesel engine diagnostic and repair
- Driveline and suspension
- Spreader, sprayer, and other misc. ag equipment repairs
- Hydraulics maintenance and repair
- Welding
- Air Brake maintenance and repair
- Steering & suspension
- Lighting and electrical diagnostic and repair
- General repairs
- Heating and air conditioning systems
- Tire repair and alignment
- Preventative maintenance and troubleshooting
If you have a Commercial Driver's License, your license must meet our company safety standards. Class A CDL is preferred but not required.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma
- 5 years of hands-on experience in diesel and 5 years of gasoline engine vehicles
- Experience with commercial hydraulic maintenance and repair.
- Experience with conveyors, agriculture, or construction equipment maintenance and repair is preferred.
- Ability to drive commercial vehicles with a valid CDL is required
- You should be able to utilize the tools that are essential to the job function.
- Will operate commercial vehicles in support of company busy season as needed.
Physical Demands of the Diesel Mechanic / Technician:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must regularly lift and /or move more than 100 pounds. Routinely operate computerized equipment along with lathes, welding torches, pneumatic wrenches, hydraulic jacks, screwdrivers, pliers, mallets, and precision gauges. Stand, stretch, and crouch for extended periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and climb or balance.
The actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications.
Below is a summary of the benefits Federated Co-ops Inc. offers to employees and are subject to eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.
Benefits: Federated Co-ops Inc. offers a competitive benefits package to those who qualify which includes medical insurance, HSA employer contribution, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, matching 401(k), employee assistance program, disability insurance, employee discounts, referral program, clothing allowance/uniforms, paid holidays, floating holiday, PTO and direct deposit.
Salary : $24 - $30
