Diesel Mechanic

Allegiance Trucks • Binghamton, NY

8d • $20 - $37

About The Position

Allegiance Trucks is hiring a Diesel Mechanic to provide technical service and repairs on commercial trucks, engines, equipment, and components. The role includes troubleshooting, electrical and diagnostic work, performing general and detailed repairs, and verifying repairs by testing repaired vehicles. The technician is expected to work safely, maintain an orderly work environment, care for company tools, and inform Service staff when additional repairs are needed.

Requirements

• Positive attitude, motivation, and mechanical aptitude.
• At least 1 year of work experience as a medium- and/or heavy-duty diesel technician.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Possess a full set of personal hand tools.
• Have, or be able to develop through training, detailed knowledge of commercial truck and engine repair.
• Successfully completed appropriate diesel or automotive certificate programs in repairs and service, or have equivalent hands-on experience.
• Ability to use a personal computer and basic applications.
• High school diploma or GED minimum.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with International, Isuzu, Ford, Cummins, Detroit Diesel, CAT, Allison, Freightliner, Volvo, Mack, Kenworth, Peterbilt, or other truck brands.
• Vocational or technical certification in vehicle repair.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL); the company may cover CDL and renewal costs.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical service on vehicles and equipment, including troubleshooting, electrical work, and diagnostics.
• Read repair orders and perform general and detailed repairs on trucks, engines, and components.
• Install or replace components such as injectors, pistons, liners, camshafts, cylinder heads, bearings, oil pans, clutches, fan hubs, differentials, fifth wheels, brakes, batteries, transmissions, and other parts.
• Inspect protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks, and adjust them as needed.
• Lubricate moving parts and drive repaired vehicles to verify repairs and conformance to specifications.
• Advise Service staff when additional repair work is necessary.
• Tag all returned warranty parts.
• Maintain a neat, orderly, and safe work environment and handle company tools properly.
• Follow safe work practices and procedures, use safety equipment when required, respond to safety suggestions, and seek assistance when necessary.
• Complete other projects or initiatives as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive starting pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Complimentary life insurance and voluntary coverage options.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and floating holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Additional training and opportunities for career growth and advancement.
• Performance-based technician incentive pay plan.
• Annual Redwing boot program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED