Night Shift Diesel Mechanic

Allegiance Truck Centers•Walpole, MA

About The Position

The Diesel Mechanic provides technical service on commercial vehicles and equipment, including troubleshooting, electrical work, and diagnostics. The role includes general and detailed repairs on trucks, engines, and components, as well as testing repaired vehicles to verify that they meet specifications and that repairs are effective. The mechanic maintains a neat, orderly, and safe work environment; handles company tools properly; follows safe work practices and procedures; uses safety equipment when required; and seeks assistance when necessary. Other projects or initiatives may be assigned. This is a night-shift position. The employer offers an industry-leading, performance-based Technician Incentive pay plan, a $150 annual Red Wing boot program, and may cover CDL and renewal costs.

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/automotive certificate programs in repair and service, or equivalent hands-on experience.
Ability to use a personal computer and basic applications.
Minimum of 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 services, and diagnostics.
Read repair orders and perform general and detailed repairs on trucks, engines, and components.
Install and repair injectors, pistons, liners, camshafts, cylinder heads, rod and main bearings, oil pans, clutches, fan hubs, differentials, fifth wheels, and brakes; change or recharge batteries; and replace transmissions and other parts.
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 they conform to specifications and to confirm repairs.
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 suggestions for working safely, and seek assistance when necessary.
Complete other projects or initiatives as assigned.