August 7, 2026
Ballard Marine Construction
727 South 27th Street
Nicholas Miller
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Diesel Systems Technician 1
Full-Time
Yes
50+
$28.00-$35.00/hr
Be eligible to participate in the following benefits. These benefits are more fully described in the materials you will receive when you begin your employment. Our policies and practices, including the compensation and benefits provided, are subject to changes and exceptions without prior notice and at our discretion. Insurance eligibility goes into effect 30 days from date of hire.
Ballard’s insurance plans which include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability, and short-term disability.
Voluntary supplemental benefits which include supplemental life, and critical illness
Leave program benefits which include maternity, paternity, and unpaid leave
Tuition Reimbursement, Scholarship Program and Adoption Benefit
Ballard’s 401k plan
Paid Time Off
Eight (8) paid holidays
Please apply using the link provided: https://jobs.silkroad.com/TraylorBros/ballardmc/jobs/1804
Shop Lead
Skills:
• Able to operate various heavy equipment properly and safely
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to understand instructions, written and verbal
• Driven to develop and maintain positive, cooperative, and team-oriented relationships with co-workers, supervisors, managers, and craft labor
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Ability to work in and adapt to a fast-paced work environment
• Active listening skills
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel
Responsibilities:
• Perform preventative maintenance, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs on company vehicles, trailers, heavy equipment, diving equipment, and other gas/diesel-powered equipment in both shop and field environments.
• Conduct hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, diesel, and mechanical repairs on generators, compressors, forklifts, work trucks, outboards, and related equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Lead and support local DOT compliance activities, including vehicle and driver compliance, annual DOT inspections, driver evaluations, employee training, and maintenance of required records and certifications.
• Coordinate routine inspections, preventative maintenance schedules, equipment servicing, and inventory tracking to maximize fleet reliability and minimize downtime.
• Maintain shop, yard, and service truck cleanliness, organization, and operational efficiency while promoting safe work practices and compliance with lock out/tag out procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the division’s lead technical resource for equipment maintenance and repair needs, proactively communicating equipment status, repair priorities, and operational concerns to leadership and field teams.
• Support and uphold company safety, quality, and equipment standards to ensure fleet and project equipment meet DOT and other regulatory agency requirements.
• Maintain a clean driving record; CDL and current DOT medical card preferred