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This job requires a High School Diploma or GED

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This job requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialistspositions.

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This is a postition for a General Mechanic/Service Shop Technician – Construction Equipment.

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This is a postition for a General Mechanic/Service Shop Technician – Construction Equipment.

Summary : The General Mechanic/Service Shop Technician position is responsible for set up, repair, service, diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and installation of replacement parts on Caterpillar diesel powered construction equipment. This is a skilled technician position working largely independently or with guidance from service mentors. The General Mechanic/Service Shop Technician reports to a Service Shop Manager, and serves customers located in company service shops.

Duties/Responsibilites : Participate in the month end close process, preparing journal entries related to inventory, sales, cost of sales and operating adjustments, reconciliations and month end financial statements. Provide inventory and transactional analysis, including scrap, production variance and inventory valuation variance. Active participant in the development, implementation and support of Lean in Manufacturing and Finance Gain understanding of SOX and internal controls and adhere to those processes.

Miscellaneous projects to support the finance team such as Audits.

Requirements : Diesel engine, construction equipment and/or truck engine training through accredited technical schools or relevant military experience preferred. High school diploma or equivalent required. Two or more years of previous hands-on equipment and/or engine experience, diagnostics and troubleshooting experience working diesel powered construction equipment or truck engines. Able to work standard five-day work schedules, including daily overtime, and occasional weekend hours as required.

Must possess a complete set of basic mechanical hand tools, including drives, sockets, and wrenches. Must demonstrate professionalism, integrity, adaptability, and a strong customer service focus. Demonstrates a sense of urgency and self-initiative, and the personal drive to be successful. Excellent communication skills. Demonstrate technical knowledge of construction equipment and/or engine mechanical failures. Demonstrated analytical problem-solving skills. Possess and maintain a current, valid state driver’s license. CDL may be required for some field positions.

Physical Requirements : Pass pre-employment background check, physical exam including drug screen, and meet all physical requirements for the position. Able to lift up to 50-80 pounds occasionally.

Work Conditions : All locations offer clean, safe working conditions; however, the position may work in situations where hazards may be present. Therefore, a detailed knowledge of equipment and engines is a must as well as a demonstrated proficiency in service and repair of equipment using standard safety procedures. Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. Must be honest, reliable, and dependable, and display a positive attitude. Must be able to work well under occasional pressure or within work standards and deadlines. Must be able to work independently and/or with others in a team environment. Able to work standard five-day schedule, including daily overtime and occasional weekend hours as needed. Meet all eligibility requirements to drive Company vehicles, including a current, valid driver’s license issued by the resident State, and maintain current motor vehicle liability insurance.

Thompson Machinery is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

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Thompson Machinery Commerce Corporation

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Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

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General Mechanic/Service Shop Technician (#550937)

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https://wings.mdes.ms.gov/wings/job/550937

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3199 South Frontage Road
Columbus, Mississippi 39701
United States

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Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Mississippi

By 2028, Mississippi will need 8% more "Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists"

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2018 Average Annual Salary

$38,709

2,524

People currently have this job in MS.

2,716

People are expected to have this job in 2028.

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County	# Employed Now	# Projected	Demand Change Expected by 2028	Expert Salary	Average Salary	Entry Salary
"Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists"
ADAMS	37	40	8%	$47,237	$40,248	$26,312
ALCORN	32	33	3%	$43,181	$35,485	$20,093
AMITE	8	9	13%	$47,237	$40,248	$26,312
ATTALA	8	8	0%	$43,181	$35,485	$20,093
BENTON	N/A	N/A	N/A	$43,181	$35,485	$20,093
BOLIVAR	12	12	0%	$43,264	$38,230	$28,163
CALHOUN	11	11	0%	$43,181	$35,485	$20,093
CARROLL	2	2	0%	$43,264	$38,230	$28,163
CHICKASAW	8	9	13%	$43,181	$35,485	$20,093
CHOCTAW	6	6	0%	$43,181	$35,485	$20,093
CLAIBORNE	6	7	17%	$47,237	$40,248	$26,312
CLARKE	5	5	0%	$47,216	$40,269	$26,374
CLAY	19	20	5%	$43,181	$35,485	$20,093
COAHOMA	9	9	0%	$43,264	$38,230	$28,163
COPIAH	18	20	11%	$47,237	$40,248	$26,312
COVINGTON	24	27	13%	$47,216	$40,269	$26,374
DESOTO	172	190	11%	$43,181	$35,485	$20,093
FORREST	72	78	8%	$47,216	$40,269	$26,374
FRANKLIN	7	7	0%	$47,237	$40,248	$26,312
GEORGE	8	8	0%	$47,216	$40,269	$26,374
GREENE	6	6	0%	$47,216	$40,269	$26,374
GRENADA	21	22	5%	$43,181	$35,485	$20,093
HANCOCK	19	20	5%	$47,216	$40,269	$26,374
HARRISON	142	155	9%	$47,216	$40,269	$26,374
HINDS	230	251	9%	$47,237	$40,248	$26,312
HOLMES	2	2	0%	$43,264	$38,230	$28,163
HUMPHREYS	3	3	0%	$43,264	$38,230	$28,163
ISSAQUENA	N/A	N/A	N/A	$43,264	$38,230	$28,163
ITAWAMBA	12	13	8%	$43,181	$35,485	$20,093
JACKSON	63	68	8%	$47,216	$40,269	$26,374
JASPER	11	12	9%	$47,216	$40,269	$26,374
JEFFERSON	4	4	0%	$47,237	$40,248	$26,312
JEFFERSON DAVIS	1	1	0%	$47,216	$40,269	$26,374
JONES	71	75	6%	$47,216	$40,269	$26,374
KEMPER	1	1	0%	$47,216	$40,269	$26,374
LAFAYETTE	22	23	5%	$43,181	$35,485	$20,093
LAMAR	24	24	0%	$47,216	$40,269	$26,374
LAUDERDALE	69	75	9%	$47,216	$40,269	$26,374
LAWRENCE	3	3	0%	$47,237	$40,248	$26,312
LEAKE	11	12	9%	$47,216	$40,269	$26,374
LEE	114	126	11%	$43,181	$35,485	$20,093
LEFLORE	20	20	0%	$43,264	$38,230	$28,163
LINCOLN	42	45	7%	$47,237	$40,248	$26,312
LOWNDES	62	67	8%	$43,181	$35,485	$20,093
MADISON	81	88	9%	$47,237	$40,248	$26,312
MARION	34	36	6%	$47,216	$40,269	$26,374
MARSHALL	26	28	8%	$43,181	$35,485	$20,093
MONROE	13	13	0%	$43,181	$35,485	$20,093
MONTGOMERY	4	4	0%	$43,181	$35,485	$20,093
NESHOBA	27	29	7%	$47,216	$40,269	$26,374
NEWTON	11	11	0%	$47,216	$40,269	$26,374
NOXUBEE	6	6	0%	$43,181	$35,485	$20,093
OKTIBBEHA	12	12	0%	$43,181	$35,485	$20,093
PANOLA	24	26	8%	$43,264	$38,230	$28,163
PEARL RIVER	23	24	4%	$47,216	$40,269	$26,374
PERRY	8	8	0%	$47,216	$40,269	$26,374
PIKE	45	50	11%	$47,237	$40,248	$26,312
PONTOTOC	25	28	12%	$43,181	$35,485	$20,093
PRENTISS	17	18	6%	$43,181	$35,485	$20,093
QUITMAN	1	1	0%	$43,264	$38,230	$28,163
RANKIN	312	344	10%	$47,237	$40,248	$26,312
SCOTT	49	53	8%	$47,216	$40,269	$26,374
SHARKEY	2	2	0%	$43,264	$38,230	$28,163
SIMPSON	8	8	0%	$47,237	$40,248	$26,312
SMITH	11	11	0%	$47,216	$40,269	$26,374
STONE	9	9	0%	$47,216	$40,269	$26,374
SUNFLOWER	27	27	0%	$43,264	$38,230	$28,163
TALLAHATCHIE	6	6	0%	$43,264	$38,230	$28,163
TATE	5	5	0%	$43,181	$35,485	$20,093
TIPPAH	33	35	6%	$43,181	$35,485	$20,093
TISHOMINGO	12	12	0%	$43,181	$35,485	$20,093
TUNICA	4	4	0%	$43,264	$38,230	$28,163
UNDEFINED AREA	107	117	9%	$46,051	$38,709	$24,003
UNION	34	36	6%	$43,181	$35,485	$20,093
WALTHALL	5	5	0%	$47,237	$40,248	$26,312
WARREN	26	27	4%	$47,237	$40,248	$26,312
WASHINGTON	37	39	5%	$43,264	$38,230	$28,163
WAYNE	18	19	6%	$47,216	$40,269	$26,374
WEBSTER	5	5	0%	$43,181	$35,485	$20,093
WILKINSON	5	5	0%	$47,237	$40,248	$26,312
WINSTON	17	18	6%	$43,181	$35,485	$20,093
YALOBUSHA	7	7	0%	$43,181	$35,485	$20,093
YAZOO	11	11	0%	$47,237	$40,248	$26,312

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