Diesel Mechanic
Company: Kenan Advantage Group
Location: Sun Prairie
Posted on: July 16, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description Title: Diesel Mechanic KAG is North America's
largest tank truck transporter and logistics provider, delivering
energy commodities, specialty products, merchant gases and food
products across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Our dedicated
team of Diesel Mechanics is an essential function of our business,
and we are looking to hire talent to lead the way to success!
Starting hourly rate ranges from $21 to $45. Please note: The
hourly hiring rate will vary based on a number of factors: skill
level and experience of the applicant, geographic location, and
business needs. By applying, candidates acknowledge these terms.
Hours: Shift Days & Times Vary Depending on Location Relocation:
Reimbursement Available KAG is now seeking to hire all levels of
Diesel Mechanics - Apprentice, Levels I, II, III, and HM183
certified! Here are some of the benefits of joining our company: -
Opportunities for growth with extensive onsite paid training -
Guaranteed Pay Increases with completion of training programs and
verified prior experience - $125 Boot Allowance - $250 Semi-Annual
Tool Allowance after one year of service (up to $500 Annually) -
Benefits Available (Medical/Dental/Vision/401K Match) - Paid
Vacation and Holidays Diesel Mechanic Position Summary: This
position is required to safely and accurately perform general
property and vehicle maintenance & repair duties in and around the
shop operations in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge and
understanding basic preventative maintenance and repair techniques
of Class 5 through Class 8 commercial vehicles to include tank
trailer inspection and maintenance related to the Federal Motor
Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations is required.
Diesel Mechanic Essential Functions: All fleet mechanic positions
will be required to perform vehicle maintenance & repair duties
safely and accurately in and around the shop operations in a
fast-paced environment. - Fleet Mechanic Apprentices will receive
hands on training and instruction on preventive
maintenance/inspections/repairs of Class 5 through Class 8
Commercial Vehicles and maintenance/inspection of tank trailers. -
Fleet Mechanic Levels I & II will learn and become proficient
utilizing the company's maintenance software program to create and
complete work orders and maintain work order/vehicle maintenance
records. They will also train/assist other technicians in
performing preventive/repair of facilities and equipment to include
trucks, tractors, and trailers. - Fleet Mechanic Level III will
build on the duties from Diesel Mechanic I/II and become qualified
as necessary with appropriate certifications to perform new
technology evaluations, diagnosis, and repairs. - HM183 will build
on the duties of a Level III Diesel Mechanic, Certified as a (DOT)
commercial motor vehicle inspector in compliance with FMCSR's - Has
been signing test forms as the Registered Inspector for at least 3
years. Pay Range: - , General Benefits: Requirements for Fleet
Mechanic Level I, II, and III Positions: - Valid Driver's License -
Minimum 1 - 5 years of experience in heavy-duty vehicle
maintenance/repair (Tech levels will be determined by years of
experience and certifications) - Holds a current Air Brake
Certification in compliance with FMSCR 396.25 or has at least 1
year of verifiable experience with the ability to obtain Air Brake
Certification through KAG - EPA 609 certification (Motor Vehicle
Air Conditioning Repair) or the ability to obtain certification
through KAG Requirements for HM183 Positions: - Valid Driver's
License - Verifiable proof of 3-year tank testing commercial motor
vehicle inspector in compliance with FMSCR or has at least 1 year
of verifiable experience under a qualified inspector with the
ability to obtain (DOT) commercial motor vehicle inspector
certification through KAG Physical Requirements: - LIFTING
REQUIREMENTS: Frequently lifting up to 50 pounds. Anything over 50
pounds is lifted with assistance. Kenan Advantage Group, Inc. is an
equal opportunity employer. No person will be discriminated against
in any aspect of their employment on the basis of any status or
characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law
Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general
nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to
be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and
skills required of associates so classified. Management retains the
right to assign or reassign duties at any time. Job description is
subject to change. All employees of the Company are expected to:
Promote positive work habits including effective and timely
communication, teamwork and respect for co-workers. Provide
constructive guidance to other employees and representatives of
third parties. Contribute to providing the highest quality of
products and services to customers TechHP
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