Diesel Technician

About the Role:

Come join our Fleet Team and work in our newly expanded, state of the art, 18,000 square foot Service Center! At Kalmbach Feeds, the Diesel Technician’s primary responsibilities are to maintain, repair, and overhaul all types of vehicles and equipment, including semi-tractors, trailers, automobiles, etc., for in-facility and outside delivery purposes. This position is vital to the success of our business, as it is the mechanic’s role to inspect and test equipment at prescribed intervals of time and usage, or upon malfunction or breakdown. The mechanic will disassemble and replace worn or broken parts, while fitting and adjusting new or repaired parts. Kalmbach Feeds values our team of technicians, requiring each technician to only supply the minimum tools needed for heavy truck repair. Necessary high cost tools will be provided, and we are happy to finance additional tools needed at a fraction of the standard market rate. The mechanic will have the ability to shift focus from project work to unanticipated, high priority needs, and then return focus to project work.

• Maintain equipment to standards set by Federal Motor Carrier & DOT for motor vehicle inspections and safety standards.
• DOT Annual Inspection certified preferred
• Air brake certified preferred
• Test drives repaired equipment.
• Uses hoist, wrenches, gauges, drills or grinders, or other specialized auto mechanic tools and equipment.
• Performs limited bodywork and repainting on vehicles after a breakdown or accident.
• Fuels, oils, and greases motor vehicles; changes filters.
• Record all work and parts used in web based records system.

• Notifies supervisor of potentially dangerous equipment and corrective action taken.
• May drive facility tow truck to retrieve broken-down vehicles away from facility.
• Basic knowledge of hydraulics preferred.
• Work well with drivers and other mechanics in a Team-oriented environment.

• Welding/fabrication experience preferred.

Who You Are:

• Certified Diesel Mechanic or 3 to 5 years hands on experience
• Frequently works in a crouched position or on back lying on mechanic’s dolly beneath motor vehicle equipment; subjected to dust, dirt, and grease conditions
• Work well on a team dedicated to proper fleet maintenance
• Valid state driver's license
• Ability to lift 50 pounds on a consistent basis

About the Team:

At Kalmbach Feeds, we believe our Truck Garage Team is vital to the success of our business. We are looking to add team-oriented individuals who will contribute to the current synergy of the team. We see drivers as our customers and want to go the extra mile to continue to deliver quality work every time. We strive to always carry out our core values in every area of our business. We treat people the way we want to be treated, we own quality every time, we work hard to WIN as a team and we go the extra mile to delight our customers.

About the Company:

Kalmbach Feeds offers the highest quality nutritional products for livestock, poultry, and companion animals. The company was founded in 1963 by Milton and Ruth Kalmbach with a vision to develop the finest products, providing customers with the best possible nutritional value. The Kalmbach family’s traditional core values have served as the compass for consistent success for over five decades, and the company has become the regional leader within the animal nutrition industry.

Kalmbach Feeds enjoys an excellent reputation for quality and integrity within the animal nutrition industry and is comprised of smart self-starters who are driven to serve customers. Our experienced, talented team utilizes cutting-edge technology and proprietary processes to deliver safe, innovative products. Our stringent ingredient testing, computer automated systems, patented technologies, dedicated manufacturing facilities, and in-house nutrition specialists guarantee it.

Additional information regarding our exciting company can be found at www.kalmbachfeeds.com/ as well as by viewing the video at https://www.kalmbachfeeds.com/join-our-team.

What you will enjoy:

• Sign on Bonus
• Tool financing program (finance tools for a fraction compared to leading suppliers)
• Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance plans
• Company paid CDL training available
• ASE Certification assistance for applicable certifications
• Competitive compensation
• Brand new facility completed in 2021
• 401K with company match
• 3 weeks paid time off in first year
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Access to company condo in Fort Myers, FL

Kalmbach Feeds is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Each applicant for employment is considered solely based on job qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.

The information in your resume and application, including employment history, educational history and references, are subject to verification.

Pre-employment drug screen (hair and urine), physical, and criminal background check required

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Work Location: One location

Salary : $47,300 - $59,900