Lead Diesel Technician
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Steel Dynamics, Inc.
Fort Wayne, IN, US
Summary
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on trucks and equipment, including troubleshooting malfunctions and reacting to emergency breakdowns. Assist with the installation of utilities and equipment while complying with all safety requirements.
Job Description
Subsidiary
OmniSource
Overview
Lead the Ft Wayne team in keeping our trucks and trailers maintained and in DOT-safe operating condition. Train technicians in general maintenance and repairs. Work as a team member with everyone in our Omni family.
Responsibilities
- Complete monthly DOT inspections on all equipment.
- Rebuild Cummins engines.
- Troubleshoot and repair Aftertreatment systems.
- Troubleshoot and repair the electrical system on class 8 equipment.
- General repairs on all parts of Class 8 trucks and trailers.
- Must troubleshoot and repair hydraulic systems.
- Maintain complete and accurate maintenance documentation.
- Lead and train techs on the floor.
- Build a daily schedule for work on the floor.
- Take phone calls from drivers during work hours only.
- Operate a forklift.
- Follow good housekeeping standards.
- Welding and fabrication as needed.
- Make recommendations for process system improvements.
- Knowledge of industrial safety and OSHA guidelines.
- Retrieve parts for the techs.
- Participate in team meetings as needed.
- All other duties assigned.
Qualifications
- Must be in a lead tech role or similar leadership role for 5 plus years.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience with general knowledge of DOT truck maintenance requirements.
- A clear understanding and adherence to safety regulations.
- Ability to work in all types of weather conditions.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more consistently.
- Ability to read schematics, diagrams, and blueprints.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have strong welding and fabrication skills.
- Must be highly self-motivated.
- Team player dedicated to the organization.
- Flexible working hours.
- Class A CDL license a plus.
Benefits
- Paid weekly bonus
- Paid vacation time
- Company paid and supplemental life insurance
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance
- Health Savings Account with company contribution
- 401(k) with company match
- Profit Sharing
- Annual stock awards
- Stock purchase plan with company match
- Employee tuition reimbursement
- Dependent scholarships
- 10 paid holidays
- Comprehensive employee discount database
- Supplied uniforms
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Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.
Steel Dynamics is one of the largest domestic steel producers and metals recyclers in the United States, based on estimated annual steelmaking and metals recycling capability, with facilities located throughout the United States, and in Mexico. Steel Dynamics produces steel products, including hot roll, cold roll, and coated sheet steel, structural steel beams and shapes, rail, engineered special-bar-quality steel, cold finished steel, merchant bar products, specialty steel sections and steel joists and deck. In addition, the company produces liquid pig iron and processes and sells ferrous and nonferrous scrap.
Founded
1993
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Manufacturing
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Fort Wayne, IN
Steel Dynamics is one of the largest domestic steel producers and metals recyclers in the United States, based on estimated annual steelmaking and metals recycling capability, with facilities located throughout the United States, and in Mexico. Steel Dynamics produces steel products, including hot roll, cold roll, and coated sheet steel, structural steel beams and shapes, rail, engineered special-bar-quality steel, cold finished steel, merchant bar products, specialty steel sections and steel joists and deck. In addition, the company produces liquid pig iron and processes and sells ferrous and nonferrous scrap.
Founded
1993
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Manufacturing
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Fort Wayne, IN
