What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diesel Mechanic position at KAG-Tech?
About KAG
KAG is North America's largest tank truck transporter and logistics provider, delivering energy commodities, specialty products, merchant gases and food products across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
We pride ourselves on our people-first culture, with expert knowledge, supportive leadership and a strong belief in our company values. Our team exemplifies the passion, pride and entrepreneurial spirit of KAG every day.
Our Benefits
- Opportunities for growth with extensive onsite paid training
- 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
Job Summary
This role requires performing general property and vehicle maintenance & repair duties in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge and understanding basic and intermediate preventative maintenance and repair techniques of Class 5 through Class 8 commercial vehicles is required.
Key Responsibilities
- Train/assist other technicians in performing preventive/repair of facilities and equipment to include trucks, tractors and trailers.
- Create and complete work order entries. 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.
- Performs general cleaning and repair duties.
Qualifications
- 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 drivers license
- Basic computer knowledge
- Basic set of technician tools in accordance with KAG list
Physical Requirements
- LIFTING REQUIREMENTS: Frequently lifting up to 50 pounds. Anything over 50 pounds, is lifted with assistance.
- Carrying - Occasional - Weight 50 lb.
- Pushing - Occasional - Force 100 lb.
- Hand Grip - Frequent
- Sitting - Occasional
- Standing - Frequent
- Walking - Frequent
- Climbing - Occasional
- Stooping - Occasional
- Kneeling - Two Knees - Occasional
- Crouching/Squatting - Occasional
- Reaching - Overhead - Frequent
- Handling - Constant
- Vision - Constant
- Talking - Frequent
Equal Employment Opportunity
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
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