Blaine Brothers-Diesel Mechanic

Diesel Technician

If you are looking for a great place to continue your career, grow, and advance- let's talk!! We are a Minnesota based family-owned business with a shop in Clearwater MN, and we currently have an opening for a 2nd shift Diesel Technician in our Truck Shop. We are looking for someone who is detail oriented, has mechanical aptitude, and has a strong work ethic. Come join our Family of Companies!

Awarded Star Tribune's Top Workplaces 7 years in a row. We like to work hard, play hard, and take pride in everything we do!

Schedule: 2nd shift, Monday-Friday 3pm-1am (approx. 40-60 hours per week) plus 10% Pay Differential Applies to 2nd and 3rd Shifts Only.

Benefits: Industry leading pay and benefits, paid weekly, overtime opportunities, vacation rollover, $50,000 life insurance policy gifted to all FT employees, 401k with a company match, career advancement programs, awesome company events, HUGE Tech Referral Bonuses, Monthly Tech Incentive Bonuses, 10% Pay Differential Applies to 2nd and 3rd shifts, plus a $5,000 hiring bonus!

Essential Duties:

• Performs repair on diesel truck engines.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, disassemble vehicles and examine parts for defects and excessive wear.
• Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations; making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
• Inspect the overall condition of Truck to ensure that they meet U.S. Department of Transportation's safety requirements.
• Compile inspection reports detailing their findings
• Track all parts and materials used in repairs or replacements.
• Ensure the final work product meets quality standards
• Maintain a safe and clean work area for customers and co-workers

Requirements:

• Great work ethic
• Willingness to jump in and help out where needed
• Attention to details
• An expertise in working on Diesel Engines (Cummins, MAC, etc)
• CDL (preferred)
• Clean driving record
• Ability to lift 50-100 lbs. occasionally and 10-50 lbs. frequently
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Reliability and a dedication to be a hard worker
• Ability to work independently maintaining a safe, efficient and friendly work environment
• Honesty and respect

Most importantly, we are looking for someone who fits with our company values:

• Values people
• Gives people with strengths the opportunity to exercise them
• Doesn't treat lack of success as failure
• Is very affirming and brings out the best in others
• Values and gives high quality
• Works hard
• Sees opportunities and integrates with existing business
• Is a good communicator
• Is humble
• Assumes responsibility for actions and commitments
• Attends to details
• Attends to operations
• Is competitive

A little about who we are: Blaine Brothers was founded in 1979 and has now been serving the transportation industry for over 45 years. Two brothers began with the mission to provide quality service and build quality relationships. Blaine Brothers has since grown and expanded to meet the needs of our clients.

In 2006 the Blaine Brothers Minneapolis location constructed and moved into a 58,000 square foot facility located in Blaine, Minnesota. Our team of professionals offer our clients solutions to the variety of challenges they face. With services offered 24/7 and the facility being open 24/5, superior customer service is provided around the clock. We have multiple bays for truck and trailer service along with a complete offering of parts. Our Service Technicians have an extensive amount of experience. Blaine Brothers has a second location in Scanlon (Cloquet), Minnesota. This facility offers the same parts and service you depend on at our Minneapolis location.

Blaine Brothers Clearwater, Minnesota location is the newest facility to service the growing needs of our clients. Located off Interstate 94 at Highway 24 (Exit 178), we are minutes from Saint Cloud. Our Clearwater location offers complete truck and trailer service and towing.

Blaine Brothers TRUCKALINE offers complete frame, suspension and alignment services.

At Blaine Brothers our clients are treated with honesty and respect.

Our Vision: To be respected because of our strong family values that we put into every job we do.

Our Mission: Through our values we will strive to offer every one of our partners a helping hand in realizing their full potential by delivering value in parts, service, and sales in the industries we serve.