Diesel Mechanic - 2nd Shift - $5.5k Sign on Bonus
About The Position
The Maintenance Technician B performs repair and maintenance work on diesel and non-diesel equipment and trucks under the direct supervision of a Lead Technician, Maintenance Supervisor, or Maintenance Manager. Work includes maintaining and repairing chassis components, refuse bodies and their control systems, hydraulic and electrical systems, air brakes, engines, HVAC components, suspension, drivetrains, and steering systems. The role may also include basic tire work, such as replacement, rotation, and tread-depth checks. The technician works on a single fleet of technically advanced vehicles, supporting drivers and keeping vehicles in service. The position involves on-site and road maintenance, line maintenance welding and fabrication, troubleshooting malfunctions with electronic tools, and completing company training. The listed shift is 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. The posting advertises a $5,500 sign-on bonus and a $250 quarterly tool allowance.
Requirements
- Ability to diagnose multi-system issues and consistently demonstrate technical expertise.
- Basic understanding of work-order labor time standards.
- Prior experience with or knowledge of maintenance on Classes 1–5 light/medium-duty and Class 7–8 heavy-duty trucks, aircraft, or ships.
- Three to five years of experience in a technician position demonstrating knowledge of diagnosis and repair of gasoline- and diesel-powered equipment, or graduation from an accredited automotive college or technical school within the next three months.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to perform basic inspections with limited supervision in some heavy-truck or automotive systems, including suspension and steering, general engine, transmissions, brakes, electrical, hydraulics, drivetrain, and diesel emissions.
Nice To Haves
- Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications T1–T8; a plus but not required.
- Commercial Driver’s License; a plus but not required.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a working knowledge and moderate skill proficiency in vehicle components and systems, performing preventive and repair maintenance on-site and on the road.
- Repair and maintain chassis components.
- Repair and maintain refuse bodies, including control, hydraulic, and electrical systems, as well as air and hydraulic braking systems.
- Perform light engine repair and maintenance.
- Maintain and repair suspension, drivetrain, and steering systems.
- Maintain and repair heating and air-conditioning systems.
- Perform line maintenance welding and fabrication.
- Provide road service safely when necessary to return company equipment to operation safely and efficiently.
- Identify sources of malfunctions using electronic tools.
- Complete applicable company training programs.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.
- Perform basic tire work such as replacement, rotation, and tread-depth checks.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus of $5,500.
- Quarterly tool allowance of $250.
- Comprehensive medical benefits coverage.
- Dental plans.
- Vision coverage.
- Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
- Employee discount programs.
- 401(k) plan with a company match.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
- Paid Time Off (PTO).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
