Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic at Sweeping Corporation of America, Inc. in THOUSAND PALMS, California

Job Description:

Job Overview:

At SCA we are committed to building a strong team environment and opportunities for advancement within the organization. The Senior Diesel Mechanic position is a critical role in our company. As a Mechanic with SCA, you will be responsible for repairing vehicles and maintaining our fleet of sweeper trucks. No day will be the same as a Mechanic, and opportunities for a pay increase, career growth, and trade growth are second to none. If you’re interested in starting a new career, apply below.

 

Job Summary:

SCA maintains a fleet of sweepers, dump trucks, flatbed trucks, pickup trucks, trailers, attenuators, and various other support equipment. This Mechanic position is an experienced mechanic position with opportunities for advancement. 

Position Details:

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  Rate of Pay: $25-30 per hour


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  Site Address: Thousand Palms location


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  Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM – days may vary and we can be flexible.

Extensive Safety Program:

Our extensive safety program includes a full-time EHS team of professionals with advanced safety credentials and degrees.  We have established safety policies and standard operating procedures as well as extensive driver and onboard training programs.  The safety of our employees is of critical importance to us. 

 Job Requirements:

• Advanced knowledge of a vehicles, its electrical system and the mechanisms of a diesel or gasoline engine


• In-depth knowledge of diesel engine components and operational mechanisms


• Superior knowledge of maintenance tools and repair equipment


• Comfortable using mechanical and electrical power tools.


• Excellent problem-solving skills


• Keen attention to detail


• Basic knowledge of computer systems and other relevant electronics


• Proficiency in the use of diesel engine diagnostic software


• A valid driver’s license.


• CDL A license, a plus


• Good interpersonal skills


• Effective collaboration and communication skills

Job Responsibilities:

• Consulting and reading work orders to evaluate the tasks required.


• Preparing work plans after fully scoping out the issues


• Running diagnostic tests on diesel engines and interpreting the results to offer suitable solutions.


• Inspecting vehicle systems, including suspensions, steering and exhausts


• Repairing or replacing vehicle transmissions, brakes, engines and other associated parts


• Conducting field visits/roadside repairs in the case of an emergency or sudden breakdown


• Test driving repaired vehicles to gauge their performance.


• Completing oil changes, wheel balancing, alignment, and brake checks around PM Structure


• Maintaining records of parts inventory and serviced vehicles

Excellent Benefits, Including:

• Competitive wages


• 401K plan


• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance


• Various voluntary benefits like – short-term/long-term disability, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and additional life insurance


• Paid time off (vacation and holidays)


• The knowledge that you are working for the industry leader. 


• A great place to grow your career: training, promotion and career paths and advancement.


• Weekly pay on Fridays for hourly positions


• On-Demand Pay (through Ceridian: Dayforce) – Get paid as you earn!