Diesel mechanic

Diesel Mechanic (Newton, KS)

Full-time, Direct Hire | M-F 8-5

$23-$35/hr (Straight Hourly, No Flat Rate) + Medical/Dental after 90 days.

Fix everything from F-150s to Class 8 diesels & heavy equipment. Consistent year-round OT (heavy in winter!). Commercial shop exp & diagnostic skills required. Apply now!

salary: $47,840 - $72,800 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

Diesel Mechanic (A or B Level)

Location: Newton, KS

Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Pay: Straight Hourly (No Flat Rate)

• A-Level: $27.00 - $35.00/hr (Start ~ $27/hr, reviews after probation)
• B-Level: $23.00 - $27.00/hr

Hours: M-F, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

• Overtime: ~1 hr/day average; heavily available during winter/snow months.
• Perks: Summer schedule flexibility. Medical & Dental benefits after 90 days.

About Us

We are a full-service repair facility in Newton, KS handling gas cars, passenger vans, Class 8 heavy diesels, semi-trailers, and specialized equipment. We maintained a 100% retention rate for 3 years (recent exits were for supervisor/manager promotions). Check out our shop: Budde Enterprises - Shop

What You'll Do

• Full-Spectrum Repair: Bumper-to-bumper work across all makes (Ford, Chevy, Peterbilt) and sizes.
• Diagnostics: Use tools (Mitchell 1, ShopKey) to trace electrical, DEF, and engine codes.
• Systems Work: Brakes, A/C, electrical, and hydraulics. (No transmission rebuilds; we replace with new/rebuilt).
• Job Tracking: Log hours/parts accurately for customer billing.

What We Need

• Commercial Shop Experience: Proven ability to document work and track billable hours. (Home garage or single-fleet experience alone will not convert).
• Versatility & Troubleshooting: Diagnostic skills across gas/diesel platforms and light-to-heavy vehicles.
• Bonus Points: Hydraulics/electrical mastery, crane or Hy-Rail repair experience, Class A/B CDL.

The essential functions of this role include:

• working in a non-temperature controlled environment
• manual lifting up to 50lbs
• working up to 1 hrs of overtime per week

Skills

• Mechanical Maintenance
• Diagnostic Procedures
• Diesel Engine
• Commercial Shop
• Hydraulics
• Specialized Equipment
• Pressure Testing
• Valve/Pump Rebuilding

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 2 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.