Diesel Mechanic (Multiple Shifts Available)

Kansas City, KS

Job Description

About TSL:

TSL Companies is one of the most technologically advanced international transportation firms in the country. We provide our customers with transportation of their products via ocean, rail and over-the-road trucking to locations worldwide. TSL has been family owned since its origination in 1981. We believe in growing individuals and promoting from within.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Diesel Mechanic to join our team at our Kansas City, Kansas location. This position is responsible for performing maintenance and repairs on semi-trucks and heavy equipment. There are 1st shift (8:30am-5:00pm) and 2nd shift (3:00pm-11:30pm) positions available. These positions work Monday-Friday, with no weekends or holidays required. Overtime opportunities may be available based on the business needs of the shop.

Diesel Mechanic Duties:

• Performs preventative maintenance
• Completes oil changes, tire mounting, and brake checks
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses issues with diesel equipment
• Repairs and replaces malfunctioning parts and components
• Track maintenance tasks in TMW software
• Other duties as assigned

TSL Benefits:

• Competitive Wages
• Medical Insurance (PPO and HDHP Options)
• Health Savings Account with Company Match
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company Sponsored Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Flexible Spending Account/Dependent Care Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off/Paid Holidays

TSL Perks:

• Uniforms Provided
• Tool Leasing Options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Driver/Yard/Mechanic Referral Bonuses
• Weekly Pay

TSL is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

 

Minimum Requirements

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to frequently move, operate, lift, and store specialized equipment that includes, but is not limited to welding equipment, hand tools, shop machines, and power tools.
• Must be able to perform frequent pushing weights up to 80 pounds.
• Must be able to perform frequent pulling of weights up to 80 pounds.
• Must be able to carry freight weighing 1 pound to 100 pounds of varying size and shape and distance of at least 1 foot but usually no more than 75 feet.
• Must be able to complete repairs that may require frequent bending, twisting, climbing, squatting, crouching, and balancing.
• Must have the ability to accomplish specialized detail work required in some repair and diagnostic assignments.
• Must have the ability to accurately read gauges and dials.
• Must be able to exit and enter the vehicle’s cab. Cab floor level is generally from 36 to 66 inches from ground level, with exit and entry achieved with the assistance of various configurations of steps and handholds.
• Must be able to spend 100% of the day standing or walking on surfaces such as concrete, wood, metal or aggregate surfaces.
• These physical requirements will occur in the majority of the mechanic job functions, such as: frequently changing oil, scaling ladders, performing brake and clutch jobs, mounting tires, etc.

Documents Required

• Standard Application for Employment
• Consumer Disclosure and Authorization Form
• Optional Upload of Resume
• FCRA Summary
• Other State Law Notices
• Authorization and Acknowledgement
• Standard Disclosure
• Disclosure Regarding Investigative