Diesel Mechanic

Whiteline Express•Jackson Center, OH

26d•Onsite

About The Position

Whiteline Express is hiring a Diesel Mechanic for its Jackson Center, Ohio team. The role maintains and repairs the company’s fleet of Class A trucks and trailers, including performing preventive maintenance and removing, cleaning, repairing, reinstalling, and adjusting vehicle components. The mechanic diagnoses mechanical problems and completes repairs or rebuilds equipment involving brakes, transmissions, rear ends, clutches, electrical components, diesel engines, and other systems. The role also includes evaluating completed work and conducting final equipment inspections to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and company safety standards, as well as making offsite service calls as needed. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with a flexible start time between 5:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. and an end time between 4:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., depending on the start time. Depending on the schedule, the mechanic may open and close the maintenance garage. The position offers a tool allowance and a collaborative team environment.

Requirements

Mechanic experience working on heavy-duty trucks and tractor trailers.
Ability to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and diesel engine problems.
Ability to use battery and charging system test equipment.
Basic MIG and oxy-acetylene welding skills for welding or fabricating bodywork and parts.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent is preferred.
ASE certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance on Class A trucks and trailers.
Remove, clean, repair, reinstall, and adjust truck and trailer components.
Diagnose mechanical problems and complete repairs or rebuild equipment, including brakes, transmissions, rear ends, clutches, electrical components, and diesel engines.
Evaluate completed work and conduct final equipment inspections for compliance with federal and state regulations and company safety standards.
Make offsite service calls as needed.
Open and close the maintenance garage as required by the schedule.