Diesel Mechanic and Upfitter

Job Description:

About Walbec Group 

Walbec produces high-quality construction materials and delivers unparalleled professional design, engineering and construction services at its six companies, including Payne and Dolan, Northeast Asphalt, Zenith Tech, Parisi, Premier Concrete, and Construction Resources Management. Whether building bridges, stabilizing shorelines, rehabilitating structures, or providing site engineering and construction solutions for solar, Walbec is your bridge to expertise in construction and engineering. 

With safety and ethics at the core of everything we do, our experienced professionals are hard at work on commercial and industrial sites throughout the Midwest.  

The Position: 

We're looking for Diesel Mechanic/Upfitter to work in our Manitowoc, WI maintenance and repair facility. Under the direction of the Shop Foreman, Mechanics are responsible for the repair, maintenance, and upfit of construction vehicles in a safe and efficient manner. This position is primarily upfitting new vehicles, repairing and maintaining fleet equipment/vehicles

Role and Responsibilities:

• Upfitting new licensed fleet units.
• Installing electrical components, hydraulic components, water systems, storage compartments, mounting beds, van bodies, water tanks, etc.
• Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion; completing winterization procedures
• Corrects 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
• Verifies proper performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
• Complies with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards
• Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repair logs
• Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; initiating repairs
• Contains costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulation publications
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned

Requirements

• A valid Driver's License and satisfactory driving record. (CDL required or the ability to obtain)

• Two to three years of prior work experience working on heavy duty trucks, heavy equipment, etc. and experience working on diesel engines
• Is required to have own tools up to ½" drive (some specialty tools supplied by the shop)
• Prior experience performing diagnostics, including electrical troubleshooting and computer-aided diagnosis as well as reading electrical and hydraulic schematics
• High School diploma as well as vocational training and certification from an accredited organization, or combination of schooling and relevant work experience
• Strong technical understanding, good problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and thoroughness
• Adaptable to new equipment and a willingness to learn and be trained
• Prior experience documenting repairs and utilizing a parts-ordering system

• Must be a motivated, punctual and dependable self-starter with good communication skills
• The ability to work varied hours including nights, early mornings, and weekends as needed
• Be able to tolerate and work in typical heavy shop environment as part of a large team

The Benefits:  

• Competitive compensation aligned with industry standards  

• Employer Paid Medical Plan with HRA contribution (eligibility requirements)  

• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance  

• Flex Spending Account (FSA)  

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)  

• Company-paid short and long-term disability coverage  

• Paid parental leave  

• Generous PTO and paid holidays  

• Profit sharing  

• Robust Walbec training and professional development program  

• Ongoing career growth opportunities 

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer, and it is our practice to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. In addition, it is the policy of the Company to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in each locality in which the Company has employees. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply!