Marine Diesel Mechanic – All Levels

Indel Power Group
Todmorden
6 days ago
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Hiring Bonus up to $5,000 DOE

Western Branch Diesel – Portsmouth, VA – $30-$45 Per Hour


Western Branch Diesel, a subsidiary of Indel Power Group, has an opening for all levels of Marine Technician/Mechanic at our location in Portsmouth, VA. This individual can be looking to start their career or have previous experience as a technician. Indel Power Group is a distributor/dealer for major brands such as mtu, Detroit Diesel, Allison Transmission, Cummins, Caterpillar, Volvo Penta, Freightliner, Western Star, Isuzu, Autocar, and Crane Carrier to name a few. Joining the service team will provide you with a rewarding work environment, excellent pay and benefits, and an opportunity for advancement.


Key Responsibilities

  • Perform skilled tasks in the diagnosis of malfunctions, repairs, preventative maintenance, adjustments, and overhauls
  • Use OEM software, tools, and technologies to maintain, diagnose, and complete repairs to promptly address and resolve customer vehicle or equipment concerns
  • Commitment to safety and cleanliness
  • Maintain open communication with management team regarding job status, updates, and changes

Why Indel Power Group

  • Competitive compensation package, DOE
  • Rewarding work environment
  • Opportunities for relocation & advancement
  • Long established, family‑owned business

Benefits

  • Excellent medical, dental, & vision coverage
  • Health savings account
  • Short‑term/long‑term disability and employee life insurance
  • 401k, with matching
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid Annual Leave
  • Eight Paid Holidays
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Boot Allowance
  • On‑the‑job paid training
  • Company events and employee recognition programs

Physical Demands

Technician roles are physically demanding and require prolonged periods of standing and/or walking. Occasional heavy lifting and pushing/pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds (or more) may be required. While performing the duties of this job, the Technician will frequently use hands to manipulate and grasp objects; reach with hands and arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, stretch, or twist to perform repairs and inspections. Good vision to inspect repair work and effective communication are essential. Must be able to work safely in a noisy area with many odors present. A technician may work in areas with temperature and/or humidity extremes.


Indel Power Group is a drug‑free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre‑employment drug screen and background check.


Indel Power Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.


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