Diesel Mechanic - hth companies

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 continue to promote the merit shop philosophy we were founded upon in 1984; rewarding employees based upon their merits of skills, productivity, and quality workmanship. Our vision is to be an organization that creates an environment where employees are encouraged to develop their full potential to provide quality work. We strive each day to better serve our customers and employees.

Position Overview:

The Diesel Mechanic will be primarily responsible for inspection, maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of motor vehicle equipment. The Diesel Mechanic can expect typical assignments to 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 be able to manage their time effectively. This role will report to the Anamosa, Iowa shop daily and will have to occasionally utilize the company vehicle to answer calls within a three (3) hour radius.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Maintains vehicles, which may include a company's fleet of cars, trucks, heavy equipment, industrial vacuum trucks, industrial hydroblast (jetting) pumps, tractor/trailers, and other motor vehicles.
• Performs routine and preventive maintenance including oil changes and tune-ups.
• Performs tests on specific parts and systems to ensure proper function.
• Identifies mechanical problems either 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 timetable to complete repairs and maintenance.
• Is able to visit job sites to inspect vehicles within a three (3) hour radius.
• Test drives vehicle to confirm safe and proper operation.
• Submit purchase orders to ensure that there is a surplus of parts needed.
• Performs various other duties and functions as required or assigned.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• Must have 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 of manager / lead / superintendent and clarifies responsibilities if needed.
• Respects self, co-workers, managers, company, other contractors, and clients.
• Adaptable in methods used to complete task.
• Always have a support 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 alike.
• Willing to go the extra mile.
• Motivated to learn new skills.
• Follows directions of manager and clarifies responsibilities, if needed.
• Respects self, co-workers, managers, company, and prospective employees.
• 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 safety attendant staying alert while seated for long periods of time as needed.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and other tools and equipment in a safe and controlled manner.
• Ability to perform inspections of site, tools, and equipment.
• Ability to perform behavioral observations focused on safety and process improvement.
• Ability to follow safety protocol and to report any incident, unsafe act, or unsafe condition immediately to the site supervisor and safety manager.

Work Availability

• hth companies is a 24/7 service company. At this location the hours worked vary and overtime is a regular occurrence.

Training

• Must provide proof of successful completion of OSHA 10 hour 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 race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status.