Diesel Mechanic

Job Description: and Qualifications

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE:APD), a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases, has an immediate opening for an experienced Diesel Mechanic at its Council Bluffs, IA facility

As a Vehicle Technician, the primary responsibilities will be to:

• Perform routine preventative-type maintenance on the Company's fleet of Co2 trailers including Co2 loading and unloading equipment and support maintenance on Co2 loading equipment in our Council Bluffs, IA and Adams, NE locations. The locations are separate however, the loading equipment at each facility are identical as are our fleet trailers the same type of equipment.

• The preventative-type maintenance will include, but will not be limited to, brake service, seal replacements, suspension repairs, tanker loading and unloading equipment repairs.

• Troubleshoot, diagnose & repair pump and associated loading and unloading equipment, electrical and electronic systems including lighting, electronic logging equipment and electronic loading equipment components.

• Document/record work performed electronically on computer-based maintenance system

• Manage all maintenance activities involving running a large fleet of Co2 trailers.

• Perform road repairs when necessary

• Perform electrical/electronic repairs on Co2 trailers

• Gas and electrical welding experience preferred

Additional job responsibilities (with on-the-job training provided) will include:

• Perform trailer maintenance to include repair/replacing valves, pumps, etc.

• Calibrate pump discharge meters

• Load trailers

• Troubleshoot and repair pumps and associated equipment

Qualifications:

• High School diploma/equivalent

• Valid Class A CDL preferred

• 3-5 years trailer maintenance and repair experience

• Strong mechanical background, with some computer knowledge, experience/skills.

• Energetic, highly motivated and well organized, self-starter with strong commitment to safety

• Strong team player with ability to work well with fellow drivers/operations personnel

• Solid work history

• Ability to drive tractor trailer for yard and shop/yard shuttling experience

• Welding knowledge and experience

• Electrical troubleshooting skills on 12 volt DC circuits

• Diesel engine troubleshooting and repair experience a plus

• Willingness to be on-call after hours and on weekends when not working

• Experience with tankers and CO2 a plus

At Air Products, we work in an environment where diversity is essential, inclusion in our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air Products.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance, and retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment.

Air Products thanks all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview, or are currently employed by Air Products, will be contacted.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.) You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.