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Sweeping Corporation of America, Inc. Diesel Mechanic - Full Time - DF23531 in St Peters, Missouri
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.
Starting Salary (Probation period -60 days) $26.40 base salary, Then salary goes to $27.40 base salary after Probation Period. Prevailing wage work opportunities of up to $36/hr available. 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)
- Work Week (Mon-Sun) - Paycheck Dates (Friday)
- Pay Rates - 60-day Probation period $26.40, Regular $27.40,
- Prevailing Wage (New construction and funded with tax money) $36 per hour Federal Prevailing Wage $43 plus benefits
- Possible Winter Layoff, Some Night and weekend work
Union - Teamsters 682 (314) 647-8350
- Union Initiation Fees/Dues - 30 days after hire date - $350 Initiation/ $83 Monthly Dues
- (Health Benefits) (314) 656-1082staff@t682benefits.org
- Health Benefits for employee and dependents -coverage begins 1st of month following 6 weeks or 200 hours paid in (Meritain - Cigna PPO)
- Union benefits also include short term disability and life insurance policy for employee only
- Dental (Guardian) and 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 drivers license, required
- Have a valid Commercial Drivers License, preferred
- Experience orking 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,reachingand standing
Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity