Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Erskine Construction and Sealcoat, LLC is seeking an experienced Diesel Engine Mechanic to join our growing team. We are looking for a dependable, highly skilled mechanic who can diagnose, repair, and maintain diesel-powered trucks and heavy equipment while effectively managing our digital maintenance and fleet management system .

This position is ideal for an experienced mechanic who is comfortable turning wrenches AND managing maintenance electronically.

Compensation

$50,000 – $120,000+ per year, depending on experience, skill level, and qualifications.

Candidates with advanced diagnostic abilities, fleet-management experience, and strong digital maintenance-system experience may qualify toward the top of the pay range.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain diesel engines, heavy-duty trucks, and construction equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance and routine inspections
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, fuel, and emissions systems
• Perform engine, transmission, brake, suspension, and drivetrain repairs
• Maintain construction and paving equipment
• Accurately document all inspections, repairs, parts, labor, and maintenance activities in the company's digital maintenance management system
• Schedule and track preventative maintenance through the digital system
• Monitor equipment service intervals, mileage, engine hours, and upcoming maintenance requirements
• Maintain accurate electronic maintenance records for each vehicle and piece of equipment
• Enter repair information and close completed work orders
• Track parts and maintenance-related expenses
• Identify recurring mechanical issues and recommend corrective action
• Help minimize equipment downtime through proactive maintenance
• Respond to equipment breakdowns when necessary
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop and work environment

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Previous professional experience as a diesel mechanic, heavy equipment mechanic, truck mechanic, or similar position
• Demonstrated experience using a digital maintenance management, fleet maintenance, or computerized maintenance system
• Ability to independently enter, update, and manage electronic maintenance records
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines and heavy-duty equipment
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to diagnose mechanical problems accurately and efficiently
• Knowledge of hydraulic, electrical, fuel, and emissions systems
• Ability to read and understand service manuals and wiring diagrams
• Ability to perform repairs with minimal supervision
• Experience performing preventative maintenance
• Own basic mechanic hand tools
• Valid driver's license
• Reliable transportation
• Strong work ethic and dependable attendance
• Ability to work safely and efficiently in a construction environment
• Comfortable using computers, tablets, and mobile devices for maintenance documentation

Preferred / Additional Qualifications

• Experience managing maintenance for a construction or commercial fleet
• Experience with heavy-duty dump trucks
• Experience with paving and construction equipment
• Experience with Caterpillar, John Deere, Volvo, Mack, Peterbilt, Kenworth, International, Freightliner, or similar equipment
• Experience with computerized engine diagnostic systems
• Welding and fabrication experience
• Advanced electrical troubleshooting
• Hydraulic system repair experience
• CDL Class A license
• CDL with air brake endorsement
• ASE or other relevant certifications
• Experience tracking parts inventory
• Experience scheduling preventative maintenance
• Previous experience overseeing other mechanics or maintenance personnel

Flexible Scheduling

We are willing to work with the right candidate on a schedule that fits their experience and availability.

Potential scheduling options include:

• Full-time five days a week.
• Weekends Optional
• Flexible weekday schedule
• Part-time schedule for an experienced mechanic
• After-hours / on-call work as needed

Schedule and compensation will be discussed based on experience, qualifications, and availability.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for more than someone who can simply repair a truck.

The right candidate will be able to diagnose problems, perform quality repairs, manage preventative maintenance, and keep our fleet's maintenance records organized and up to date electronically.

Our equipment is critical to our operation, and keeping it running reliably is a major responsibility. The ideal candidate is organized, mechanically knowledgeable, technology-comfortable, and takes pride in preventing problems before they result in costly downtime.

If you have strong diesel-mechanic experience and are comfortable using digital maintenance and fleet-management software, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and tell us about your mechanical experience, the equipment you've worked on, the maintenance software you've used, and the type of schedule you're looking for.

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