Diesel Mechanic - Full Time

Up to $10k Sign On Bonus. Based on Experience. Restrictions Apply.

Relocation Assistance for Qualified Applicants. Restrictions Apply. 

Job Location: 111 Boone Hill Dr.  St. Peters, MO 63376

Job Schedule: Flexible Hours Required. Full Time. Day Shift, Monday through Friday with Occasional Weekends Required. Schedule Subject to Change, Based on Business Needs.

Union Benefits - Health Insurance, Dental, Vision

Job Summary:

SCA maintains of fleet of sweepers, dump trucks, flatbed trucks, pickup trucks, trailers, attenuators, and various other support equipment. The Mechanic position is a mid-level mechanic position with opportunity for advancement. Work will include preventative maintenance and light repairs of various chassis manufacturers and up fit configurations.

 Type of work we do (Municipalities/Construction/Maintenance)                                 

1. • Work Week (Mon-Sun) - Paycheck Dates (Friday)                                          
   • Possible Winter Layoff, Some Night and weekend work                                 

  Union - Teamsters 682 (314) 647-8350                                                           

1. • Union Initiation Fees/Dues - 30 days after hire date - $350 Initiation/ $83 Monthly Dues
   • (Health Benefits) (314) 656-1082          staff@t682benefits.org
   • Health Benefits for employee & dependents -coverage begins 1st of month following 6 weeks or 200 hours paid in (Meritain - Cigna PPO)
   • Union benefits also include short term disability & life insurance policy for employee only

• Dental (Guardian) & Optical (EyeMed) Coverage                                
• Prescriptions - Optum                                                
• Dependents and Spouse are covered.  Spouse must take coverage if working at her employer first, then union insurance secondary

  Additional Benefits:                                                                            

• 5 Holidays (Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas)            
• 5 Floating Personal Day (unused days cannot be paid out)                            
• Vacation - 1 week after 1 year, 2 weeks after 2 years, 3 weeks after 8 years, 4 weeks after 15 years
• Unused vacation can be paid out at end of year                                 
• 10,000 Life insurance policy                                                               
• Flexible Spending Acct - $500 to use on approved medical expenses each year - Debit card issued
• Simple IRA - eligible after one year of employment -                                      
• Employees can contribute up to $6,000 per year                                
• Company matches employee contribution up to 3% of employee's annual income

 Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain the cleanliness of trucks and support equipment
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of the shop and yard
• Maintain accurate records of each repair performed
• Perform chassis preventative maintenance and light repairs to chassis and up fit components
• Assist senior mechanics with advanced repairs
• Change tires
• Complete basic inspections and associated repairs
• Work performed in outdoor environments and exposure to variable and sometimes adverse weather conditions.

Job Requirements:

• 3-5 years of mechanic experience or recent trade school graduate
• Heavy Diesel Equipment Experience, Required
• Experience with Hydraulics, Required
• Experience with Welding, Required
• Toolbox and basic hand tools, Required
• Ability to perform standard chassis PM services (fluid and filter changes and grease components)
• Ability to perform basic inspections and complete basic repairs
• Ability and willingness to assist higher level mechanics and perform repairs under their supervision
• Have a valid driver’s license, required
• Have a valid Commercial Drivers License, preferred
• Experience working on heavy equipment, Required
• Willingness to learn and have a positive attitude
• Consistent attendance
• Use all required PPE and work safely
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work a flexible schedule, including overtime on occasion
• Work in high noise environments with exposure to vibration and fumes
• Active, physical work occasionally involving lifting 50 lbs. Frequently involves carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, reaching and standing