Fleet Diesel Mechanic

Fleet Diesel Mechanic

Ogilvie Shop - Ogilvie, MN 56358

Overview

Position Type Full Time

Description

Federated Co-ops is looking for an experienced Fleet Diesel Mechanic to join our team at our new, state-of-the-art, climate-controlled facility located in Ogilvie, MN. This is a hands-on opportunity for a skilled mechanic who enjoys working on a wide variety of equipment and wants to be an important part of keeping our fleet operating safely and efficiently. As the Fleet Diesel Mechanic, you will be responsible for helping maintain our diesel fleet, heavy agricultural and commercial equipment used in our operations. This role will maintain and repair malfunctioning components, retrofit engines, change brakes, adjust steering systems, replace worn-out parts, and change hydraulic systems and fluids. May fabricate parts as needed. This position will provide quality preventive maintenance and repair to damaged equipment.

Federated Co-ops, Inc. offers a competitive benefit package that includes a 401(k) dollar for dollar match up to 7%!

Job Duties of the Fleet Diesel Mechanic Perform maintenance and repairs to commercial vehicles and agriculture equipment including but not limited to:

• Diesel engine diagnostic and repair
• Driveline and suspension
• Hydraulics maintenance and repair
• Air Brake maintenance and repair
• Steering & suspension
• Lighting and electrical diagnostic and repair
• General repairs
• Heating and air conditioning systems
• Tire repair and alignment
• Preventative maintenance and troubleshooting
• Spreader, sprayer, and other misc. ag equipment repairs

If you have a Commercial Driver's License, your license must meet our company safety standards. Class A CDL is preferred but not required.

No CDL? No problem. Federated Co-ops, Inc. prides itself on investing in our people. We are committed to developing dependable, safety-minded individuals who are eager to learn and grow with our company. If needed, we will provide the training and support to help you obtain your CDL and required endorsements upon hire. This is a great opportunity to build a stable, long-term career with a company that values its people.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in diesel and gasoline engine vehicles or equivalent education.
• Ability to obtain CDL preferred.
• You should be able to utilize the tools that are essential to the job function.
• Welding experience preferred, but not required.
• Experience with commercial hydraulic maintenance and repair preferred.
• Experience with conveyors, agriculture, or construction equipment maintenance and repair is preferred.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must regularly lift and /or move more than 50 pounds and occasionally 100 pounds. Routinely operate computerized equipment along with welding torches, pneumatic wrenches, hydraulic jacks, screwdrivers, pliers, mallets, and precision gauges. Stand, stretch, and crouch for extended periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and climb or balance.

The wage range for this position is set at $26 - $32/hour. The actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications.

FT Benefits: Federated Co-ops Inc. offers a competitive benefits package to those who qualify which includes medical insurance, HSA employer contribution, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, matching 401(k), employee assistance program, disability insurance, employee discounts, referral program, clothing allowance/uniforms, paid holidays, floating holiday, PTO and direct deposit.