What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diesel Mechanic position at KAG-Tech?
**Job Title:** Mechanic
**About Us:**
Kenan Advantage Group, Inc. is a leading provider of tank truck transportation and logistics services in North America.
We are committed to providing our customers with safe, reliable, and efficient transportation solutions.
**Job Summary:**
This position is responsible for performing general property and vehicle maintenance & repair duties in a fast-paced environment.
The successful candidate will have knowledge and understanding of basic and intermediate preventative maintenance and repair techniques of Class 5 through Class 8 commercial vehicles.
**Responsibilities:**
- Train and assist other technicians in performing preventive/repair of facilities and equipment.
- Create and complete work order entries and maintain work order and vehicle maintenance records.
- Conduct all levels of preventive maintenance functions such as regular servicing of vehicles including oil changes, and equipment inspections.
- Electrical diagnostics, repair and replacement.
- Lead and/or assist with the physical parts inventory, receiving and proper charge out of parts to work orders.
- Learn and become proficient utilizing the company's maintenance software program to create and complete work orders.
- Perform general cleaning and repair duties.
**Benefits:**
We offer a competitive compensation package including:
- A salary range of $27-34 per hour based on experience.
- Guaranteed pay increases with completion of training programs and verified prior experience.
- $125 boot allowance.
- $250 semi-annual tool allowance after one year of service (up to $500 annually).
- Benefits available (medical/dental/vision/401K match).
- Paid vacation and holidays.
**Requirements:**
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum 1 year of experience in heavy-duty vehicle maintenance & repair.
- Air brake certification in compliance with FMCSR 396.25.
- Certified as a (DOT) commercial motor vehicle inspector in compliance with FMCSRs.
- Valid driver's license.
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Basic set of technician tools in accordance with KAG list.
**Working Conditions:**
- Frequently lifting up to 50 pounds. Anything over 50 pounds, is lifted with assistance.
- Occasional carrying - weight 50 lb.
- Occasional pushing - force 100 lb.
- Frequent hand grip.
- Occasional sitting.
- Frequent standing.
- Frequent walking.
- Occasional climbing.
- Occasional stooping.
- Occasional kneeling - two knees.
- Occasional crouching/squatting.
- Frequent reaching - overhead.
- Constant handling.
- Constant vision.
- Frequent talking.
**Equal Opportunity Employer:**
Kenan Advantage Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
No person will be discriminated against in any aspect of their employment on the basis of any status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Salary : $500
