Diesel Technician

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role:

The Diesel Mechanic’s primary responsibilities are to maintain, repair, and overhaul all types of vehicles and equipment, including semi-tractors, trailers, automobiles, etc., for in-facility and outside delivery purposes. This position is vital to the success of our business, as it is the mechanic’s role to inspect and test equipment at prescribed intervals of time and usage, or upon malfunction or breakdown. The mechanic will disassemble and replace worn or broken parts, while fitting and adjusting new or repaired parts. The mechanic will enjoy a flexible schedule with no weekends.

• Maintain equipment to standards set by Federal Motor Carrier & DOT for motor vehicle inspections and safety standards.
• DOT Annual Inspection certified preferred
• Air brake certified preferred
• Test drives repaired equipment.
• Uses hoist, wrenches, gauges, drills or grinders, or other specialized auto mechanic tools and equipment.
• Performs limited bodywork and repainting on vehicles after a breakdown or accident.
• Fuels, oils, and greases motor vehicles; changes filters.
• Record all work and parts used in web based records system.
• Completes all necessary paperwork.
• Notifies supervisor of potentially dangerous equipment and corrective action taken.
• May drive facility tow truck to retrieve broken-down vehicles away from facility.
• Basic knowledge of hydraulics preferred. 
• Work well with drivers and other mechanics in a Team-oriented environment.
• Welding/fabrication experience preferred.

Who You Are:

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent
• Certified Diesel Mechanic or 3 to 5 years hands on experience
• Has minimum hand tools for heavy truck repair, major tools will be supplied.
• Frequently works in a crouched position or on back lying on mechanic’s dolly beneath motor vehicle equipment; subjected to dust, dirt, and grease conditions
• Work well on a team dedicated to proper fleet maintenance
• Valid state driver's license
• Class A CDL (preferred)
• Can work as part of a team as well as alone.

About the Company:

Kalmbach Feeds offers the highest quality nutritional products for livestock, poultry, and companion animals.  The company was founded in 1963 by Milton and Ruth Kalmbach with a vision to develop the finest products, providing customers with the best possible nutritional value.  The Kalmbach family’s traditional core values have served as the compass for consistent success for six decades, and the company has become the regional leader within the animal nutrition industry.  Kalmbach Feeds enjoys an excellent reputation for quality and integrity within the animal nutrition industry and is comprised of smart self-starters who are driven to serve customers.  Our experienced, talented team utilizes cutting-edge technology and proprietary processes to deliver safe, innovative products.  Our stringent ingredient testing, computer automated systems, patented technologies, dedicated manufacturing facilities, and in-house nutrition specialists guarantee it.  Additional information regarding our exciting company can be found at and

Kalmbach Feeds Offers:  

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits with eligibility on date of hire
• 401(K) (traditional and Roth options) with generous company match
• 3 Weeks Paid Time Off in first year
• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Competitive Compensation
• On Staff Life Coach
• Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Plans
• Access to Beach Front Company Condo in Fort Myers, FL

Kalmbach Feeds is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Each applicant for employment is considered solely based on job qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.  The information contained within your resume and application, including employment history, educational history, and references, are subject to verification.  Pre-employment drug screen (hair and urine), physical, and criminal background check required.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.