Mechanic

About Hawkins

Hawkins Inc. is a formulator manufacturer blender distributer and sales agent for thousands of industrial chemicals and reagent grade laboratory chemicals sold to municipalities and businesses throughout the Central United States. Thousands across a variety of industries have depended on Hawkins for the chemical products they need since 1938.

Learn more about us at THE JOB:

Perform maintenance diagnosis and repairs on cars trucks and off-road equipment in a safe efficient quality minded and customer focused manner.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform maintenance diagnosis and repairs on cars trucks and off-road equipment in a safe efficient quality minded and customer focused manner.
• Perform operation test prior to repairs to verify complaint
• Diagnose cause of any malfunction and perform repairs to manufacturers specifications including engines transmissions and clutches suspension and steering fuel and ignition (gas and diesel) electrical systems brakes and HVAC systems
• Follow paper-flow procedures including documenting correct mileage/hours save and tag all warranty and core parts document all repairs on work order using complaint cause and correction format follow parts ordering/billing procedures.
• Perform final operational test on all vehicles to quality-check all repairs
• Perform required inspections and preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment to maximize the safety productivity and life of the unit.
• Perform DOT inspections and maintain certification
• Perform preventive maintenance on trucks such as fluid changes lubrications safety inspections and brake repairs.
• Examine vehicle to determine if any additional safety or repair work is needed.
• Prepare vehicle to be put into service
• Maintain fleet maintenance files
• Maintain housekeeping standards
• Apply all product quality and safety standards as well as report any product safety incidents to the Supervisor Manager or designated back-up (applicable to positions working in accordance with specific plant or company certifications).
• Communicate compliance safety and equipment needs as personally identified
• Relocate trucks within the Region as needed and fill in for emergency deliveries as a backup Delivery Driver
• Ability to safely operate independently while adhering to all company Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)s and Complying with all applicable Federal State and Corporate environmental safety and health regulations
• Perform other miscellaneous related duties as needed.

ABOUT YOU:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively through verbal and written channels.
• A high school diploma and equivalent experience is the absolute minimum required supplemented by specialized vehicle and equipment repair courses applicable to diesel and gas maintenance and repair.
• Computer skills (MS Office) required and MRP (JDEdwards) experience preferred.
• Ability to operate an industrial forklift required; previous experience preferred.
• CDL Class A or B preferred with ability to obtain tanker and HAZMAT endorsements.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds
• Must be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including standing walking climbing bending pushing reaching and pulling
• Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs and ladders
• Ability to wear PPE and equipment such as safety shoes face shields safety glasses safety goggles hearing protection gloves and a hard hat; chemical suits and a hair/beard net when required
• Ability to safely operate an industrial forklift when required
• Willing and able to adhere to all grooming requirements (for respirator use SQF-certified environments etc.)
• Ability to work in hot cold noisy dusty wet environmental working conditions
• Ability to perform manual dexterity tasks.
• Willing to work around chemicals and industrial machinery

TRAVEL

Travel varies from 0% - 20%

Expected Compensation: $25.00-$29.00 5% Bonus Eligibility

Hawkins offers eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive benefits which includes medical dental vision life insurance LTD/STD and more.âOther benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) match Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP) paid time off and paid holidays.â

For more information on Hawkins benefits visit: 2026-197

All applications must be received online. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law. Hawkins is a Drug Free workplace.