Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 50 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For over 75 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $2.8 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.

Job Description:

Inspect, diagnose and repair a large fleet of light, medium and heavy-duty trucks across multiple locations. Perform routine and preventative maintenance on all vehicles. Coordinate repairs on site, document issues and repair work along with communicating well with plant managers on needs to meet safety, quality, and productivity expectations. This will also include a wide range of equipment repair and maintenance.

Responsibilities:

Safety First - Must follow all MSHA and Mine Site Safety Rules and have a personal commitment to safety 24/7.
Repair, maintain and service fuel systems, exhaust systems, cooling systems, AC systems, engine, transmission, drivetrain, and brakes for on/ off road vehicles- per DOT and MSHA/OSHA requirements.
Maintain the company supplied trucks and operate it in a safe manner.
Communicate any equipment maintenance concerns in a timely manner.
Quality repairs while taking ownership in your work.
Perform inspections along with annual DOT inspections.
Willing to assist heavy equipment mechanics on large projects and perform small repairs while onsite.

Qualifications:

Must be self-motivated.
Able to climb in, on and around equipment.
Ability to move equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
Able to communicate well with operations and meet their needs.
Possess the ability to read and understand Equipment Maintenance Manuals
Must be responsible, reliable, and willing to work in all weather conditions.
Need to have excellent communication skills, a good work ethic and a positive attitude.
Available to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights and weekends
Able to travel. This position is based out of Monroe OH, work locations will include southwest OH and Indiana primarily, This can change with workload.
Must be able to maintain an active company driver’s license.

Experience/Skills:

Technical experience preferred, training available.
Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical and electrical systems.
Computer skills and use of diagnostic tools
Knowledge of specialized tooling
Welding and heavy equipment knowledge is preferred.
Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose aftertreatment emission system.
Basic welding skills desired
Crane knowledge a plus
Desire to take on new challenges
Small engine repair desired

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Two-year technical degree in diesel technology, heavy equipment mechanics, or similar preferred

• 5 years of experience preferred

Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.

About the company

Kokosing builds infrastructure and industrial projects for public agencies, utilities and private businesses, mainly in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic. Its companies construct roads, bridges, pipelines, water-treatment facilities and marine works, alongside industrial plants and power projects. The group also supplies asphalt, sand, gravel and limestone and provides pipe fabrication and ongoing industrial maintenance. Customers engage its specialist companies for construction and related services, while its materials businesses sell products used on building and civil-engineering jobs. Kokosing was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Westerville, Ohio.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Westerville, OH

Founded

1951

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

Learning has a dedicated platform: Kokosing University provides more than 100 online and in-person training courses.
Career goals get regular attention: Kokosing pairs team members with supervisors for quarterly development discussions.
Senior engineering includes profit sharing: Kokosing's lead construction design engineer opening lists an annual profit share.

What critics are saying

Heavy lifting is explicit: Kokosing's Staunton skilled laborer role requires lifting or moving up to one hundred pounds.
Bridge carpentry includes heights: Kokosing's Wallops Island opening requires working tied off to fall protection.
Tools are a personal requirement: Kokosing's advertised Virginia carpenter position requires workers to have their own hand tools.

What makes Kokosing unique

Ownership spans generations: Kokosing describes itself as a third-generation family-owned company.
Work stays in-house: Kokosing reports capacity to self-perform up to 80% of project work.
Equipment is owned: Kokosing maintains a private fleet valued at $500 million on its company overview.

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