Diesel Mechanic

Diesel Mechanic

Location: Blytheville, AR - NCR 919 - Bulk cryo logistics

How will you contribute and grow?

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.

At Airgas, we respect, honor, and value diversity.

Airgas is hiring for a Diesel Mechanic in La Porte, TX! We are looking for you!

$5000.00 sign-on bonus

Pay: $28.00 - 30.00/hour

Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Travel: As required to repair pumping equipment on work sites and district shops to assist in maintaining equipment

Comprehensive family benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.

Support for parents: We offer up to 14-week paid child birth benefits to support growing families.

Future security: 401(k) retirement plan with company match, tuition assistance, paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.

Early access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment

Recruiter: Taylor Freeman / View email address on click.appcast.io / View phone number on click.appcast.io

Are you a skilled professional in mechanical systems who is motivated by keeping a supply chain in motion? Ideally, you bring a purpose-driven approach to your work as a maintenance professional to serve as an essential connector for our delivery operations. In this role, you aren't just maintaining and optimizing equipment; you are an essential partner ensuring the safe and efficient transport of critical products.

Precision technical excellence: Expertly maintain, repair, and overhaul diesel tractors and specialized systems to ensure all equipment meets DOT standards and safety protocols.

Strategic problem solving: Implement creative solutions to ensure smooth equipment flow and translate maintenance reports into impactful service strategies.

Collaborative prevention & safety: Partner with the team to communicate technical needs clearly while cultivating a "Safety First" environment focused on proactive maintenance.

Are you a match?

Required qualifications

2+ year of tractor-trailer maintenance/mechanical experience

Experience with a variety of basic hand, power tools and equipment

Ideally, you bring your own basic hand tools

Knowledgeable in gasoline engine mechanics and preventative maintenance

Valid driver's license (non CDL)

Preferred qualifications

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), two years technical college or military technical experience

Familiarity or interest in cryogenics

Familiarity or interest in hydraulics

Class A CDL with HazMat; DOT brake certification is a plus (not required)

Benefits

We care about and support our Airgas families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.

Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees' dependents, and an Airgas scholarship program for dependent children.

Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.

Your differences enhance our performance

At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively, and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success, and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

About Airgas

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability, and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative, and make decisions.

Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies, and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.

Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you'll find a welcoming workplace where you're valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career — whatever path you choose.

Equal employment opportunity information

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at View email address on click.appcast.io.

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