Diesel Mechanic

Allegiance Truck Centers • Brooklyn, NY

3d

About The Position

The Diesel Mechanic provides technical service on vehicles and equipment, including troubleshooting, electrical work, and diagnostic services. The role involves reading repair orders and performing general and detailed repairs on trucks, engines, and components. The technician also inspects and adjusts safety devices, verifies repairs by operating repaired vehicles, advises service staff when additional work is needed, and maintains a safe, orderly work environment while properly handling company tools.

Requirements

• Positive attitude, motivation, and mechanical aptitude.
• At least 1–2 years of work experience as a medium- and/or heavy-duty diesel technician.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must possess a full set of personal hand tools.
• Must have, or be able to develop through training, detailed knowledge of commercial truck and engine repair.
• Successful completion of appropriate diesel or automotive repair and service certificate programs, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Ability to use a personal computer and basic applications.
• At least a high school diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with International, Isuzu, Ford, Cummins, Detroit Diesel, CAT, Allison, Freightliner, Volvo, Mack, Kenworth, Peterbilt, or other brands.
• Vocational or technical certification in vehicle repair.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical service on vehicles and equipment, including troubleshooting, electrical, and diagnostic services.
• Read repair orders and perform general and detailed repairs on trucks, engines, and components.
• Install and replace components, including injectors, pistons, liners, camshafts, cylinder heads, rod and main bearings, oil pans, clutches, fan hubs, differentials, fifth wheels, brakes, batteries, and transmissions.
• Examine protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks, and adjust them as needed.
• Lubricate moving parts and drive repaired vehicles to verify that repairs conform 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

• Industry-leading performance-based technician incentive pay plan that rewards contribution.
• $150 annual Red Wing boot program.
• CDL and renewal costs may be covered.

What This Job Offers

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