Diesel Mechanic

at AIRGAS INC AND SUBSIDIARIES in Minooka, Illinois, United States

Job Description

At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.
Airgas is Hiring for a Diesel Mechanic Minooka, IL.!
We are looking for you !

Sign-On Bonus $5K, paid in increment.

Pay Range: $30-35 per hour. (Depending on experience and expertise)

Quarterly Incentive Bonus

$2000 Driver Referral Bonus (unlimited)

Travel: 10%

Work Schedule: Ability to work extended hours/shift work as business needs dictate. On call nights, weekends and holidays as required.

Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.

Support for Parents: We offer a 14-week paid child birth benefit to support growing families.

Future Security:401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.

Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment.

Recruiter:  Janice Garcia / janice.garcia@airgas.com /  (346) 479-5075
As a key member of the maintenance team, you will be responsible for the inspection, repair, and preventative maintenance of our fleet, including tractors, trailers, and specialized company equipment. Your primary goal is to ensure all assets remain safe, reliable, and fully compliant with DOT regulations and internal Airgas Merchant Gases procedures.

The primary function of this job is to diagnose and repair highway delivery equipment including hydraulic pumping and product transfer pump, develop and implement solutions to specific problems within the supply chain and logistics environment and troubleshoot/repair diesel tractors, cryogenic trailers, tube trailers and associated equipment in accordance with Airgas policies/procedures and DOT regulations.

You will perform preventive maintenance, equipment upgrades, read/interpret equipment condition reports, repair orders, communicate with supervisor/operator for clarification of problems and discuss preventive techniques with operators to minimize future repairs. You will also promote safety of all employees as first priority, processes/products towards zero defects.
Required Qualifications

2+ years experience in highway equipment maintenance

Experience with a variety of basic hand, power tools and equipment.

Must have own hand tools

Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and written; ability to read/understand English
Preferred Qualifications

High school diploma or GED equivalent; technical school classes preferred

Basic knowledge of transportation regulations

Class A CDL with HazMat; DOT brake certification preferred (Not Required)

Computer literacy; Google Chrome, TMT, on-board OEM computer diagnosis systems

Someone with solid diagnostic experience in ABS and DEF systems, including maintenance software programs, is driven by results and could excel in the office and on the shop floor. ABS, DEF and experience utilizing maintenance programs is in addition to all other requirements

Cryogenics exposure/experience

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status or disability