Diesel Mechanic
Schwing America, Inc.
St. Paul, MN
Purpose
Under limited supervision, repairs and rebuilds concrete pumps, and truck chassis for heavy equipment.
Essential Job Functions
- Troubleshoot equipment to evaluate repairs that are needed on concrete pumps and heavy equipment truck chassis.
- Troubleshoot electrical, suspension, drivetrain, engine and transmission problems and complete appropriate repairs.
- Perform DOT Inspections.
- Disassemble, measure, reposition and install parts according to engineering drawings and standard work instructions.
- Road Test Unit to diagnose problems.
- Test assembled parts or products to ensure the unit is functioning properly and meets quality specifications.
- Follow established safety and environmental procedures.
- Comply with workplace health and safety policies, safe work practices and procedures.
- Maintain tools and the workspace in good condition.
- Maintenance and Service Repair.
- May perform reasonably similar or related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Physical Demands:
- Perform repetitive work while moving around, under, and over equipment while on the production floor 90% of the time.
- Perform work outdoors in all weather 5% to 10% of the time.
- Heavy machinery operation.
Education/Skills/Experience:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Formal training beyond high school (certification or associate degree in auto repair), preferred.
- 2-4 years’ experience working with heavy construction equipment, preferred.
- CDL driver’s license with current health card required.
- DOT Inspection Certification required.
- Solid understanding of hydraulic, electrical, gas and diesel systems.
- Technical knowledge of the equipment and tools is required.
- Strong Attention to detail.
- Self-starter.
- Excellent problem solving and trouble shooting skills.
- Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to read blueprints, hydraulic and electrical schematics.
- Familiarity with computers to look up work instructions, track labor and other tasks as needed.
First Shift
Full time position with benefits. Average 40+ hours. week.