What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diesel Technician/Mechanic position at White Star Machinery?
White Star Machinery is an authorized dealer of new and used Bobcat compact construction equipment including skid steers, track loaders, compact excavators, telehandlers, utility vehicles and more. We provide service both in the field and in our facility.
White Star Machinery - Manhattan, KS is looking to add a Diesel Mechanic. This role will be responsible for providing quality repair services on Bobcat equipment in order to meet customer needs in a responsive, friendly, educated, and timely manner. This includes performing basic diagnostics, service repairs, and maintenance work on customer and/or dealer-owned construction equipment. The technician will also be responsible for identifying problems with mechanical, hydraulic, diesel, and electrical systems and executing effective solutions.
Responsibilities
- Provide quality repair services on construction equipment in order to meet customer needs in a responsive, friendly, educated, and timely manner
- Performs basic diagnostics, service repairs and maintenance work on customer and/or dealer-owned construction equipment
- Identifies problems with mechanical, hydraulic, diesel & electrical systems and executes solutions
- Participates in Service Training programs for the development of skills and knowledge
- Document all repairs and testing for customer and warranty repairs
- Any other duties as outlined by the Service Supervisor and or management of the company.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- 2 year technical school graduate preferred.
- 1-year fleet or dealership experience in a diesel shop is required; 3-5 years preferred.
- Must be a team player with a strong sense of commitment to the customer and service team.
- Must have an inventory of hand tools to facilitate the assigned repairs.
- Heavy equipment and or agricultural experience is a plus.
Physical Requirements
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate construction equipment.
- Occasionally lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 50-100 pounds and/or frequently lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 20-50 pounds and/or continuous lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling 10-20 pounds
- Regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, grasp or pull and lift objects. Occasionally required to sit, climb, and balance, kneel, stoop, crouch, and crawl
- Consistently exposed to outside weather conditions, fumes, and loud noise.
Benefits
- Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Boot and Safety Glasses Reimbursement
- Christmas Savings Program
- Paid Vacation and Flex Time
- Matching 401K Plan
- Profit Sharing and Bonus Program
- Short and Long-term Disability
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Critical Care and Accident Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Training
- Many opportunities for advancement (We prefer to promote from within)
- Family friendly company
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
