Job Description
Company Description:
hth companies is an industrial services provider offering mechanical insulation, mechanical maintenance, scaffolding, industrial cleaning, and various other services to meet our customers' needs across the Midwest. At hth companies, we promote the merit shop philosophy, rewarding employees based on their skills, productivity, and quality workmanship. Our vision is to create an environment where employees can develop their full potential to provide quality work.
Position Overview:
The Diesel Mechanic will be primarily responsible for the inspection, maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of motor vehicle equipment. Typical assignments include oil changes, transmission/motor repairs, and other basic mechanic duties on cars, trucks, and semis. Successful candidates will be able to work with little direction and manage their time effectively. This role will report to the Anamosa, Iowa shop daily and may require occasional use of the company vehicle to answer calls within a three (3) hour radius.
Responsibilities and Duties:
* Maintains vehicles, including a fleet of cars, trucks, heavy equipment, industrial vacuum trucks, industrial hydroblast pumps, tractor/trailers, and other motor vehicles.
* Performs routine and preventive maintenance including oil changes and tune-ups.
* Conducts tests on specific parts and systems to ensure proper function.
* Identifies mechanical problems visually or with computer diagnostic equipment.
* Examines critical parts and systems using a standard checklist.
* Repairs or replaces malfunctioning parts and systems such as brake pads, belts, water pumps, transmissions, and other mechanical parts.
* Plans and establishes a timetable to complete repairs and maintenance.
* Visits job sites to inspect vehicles within a three (3) hour radius.
* Test drives vehicles to confirm safe and proper operation.
* Submits purchase orders to ensure a surplus of necessary parts.
* Performs various other duties and functions as required or assigned.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
* Two (2) to five (5) years of experience as a diesel mechanic.
* Experience with vacuum trucks or water blasters.
* Basic verbal and written communication skills.
* Basic interpersonal and customer service skills.
* Basic organizational skills and attention to detail.
* Working understanding of safety principles, practices, and procedures.
* Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
* Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Personal Characteristics:
* Ability to problem solve and develop solutions.
* Follows directions from manager/lead/superintendent and clarifies responsibilities if needed.
* Respects self, co-workers, managers, company, and clients.
* Adaptable in methods used to complete tasks.
* Maintains a supportive and teaching mindset.
* Ability to read, analyze, and address complex data or situations.
* Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
* Excellent communication skills, maintaining professionalism when communicating with staff and prospective employees.
* Willing to go the extra mile and motivated to learn new skills.
* Shows up on time ready to complete work.
* Ability to work independently.
Physical Abilities:
* Ability to lift, push, pull, and move up to 50 lbs. on a routine basis.
* Ability to climb ladders and stairways regularly throughout the work shift.
* Ability to observe conditions and others as a safety attendant, staying alert while seated for long periods as needed.
* Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and other equipment safely.
* Ability to perform inspections of site, tools, and equipment.
* Ability to follow safety protocols and report any incidents or unsafe conditions immediately to the site supervisor and safety manager.
Work Availability:
* hth companies is a 24/7 service company. Hours worked vary, and overtime is a regular occurrence.
Training:
* Must provide proof of successful completion of OSHA 10-hour training within 60 days of starting at hth companies.
Benefits:
* Employer Supplemented Health Insurance.
* Employer Paid Life Insurance.
* Voluntary Vision and Dental Insurance.
* Voluntary Critical Illness and Group Injury Insurance.
* 401K (Company Match of 3%).
* Tuition Reimbursement.
hth companies is an equal opportunity employer. hth companies considers applicants without regard to ancestry, creed, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
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