Diesel Mechanic - 2nd shift
About The Position
A&A Safety is seeking a skilled Diesel Mechanic for their 2nd shift operations. This role is for a technician who can independently diagnose and repair complex issues on a variety of heavy-duty diesel trucks and specialty equipment, rather than just replacing parts. The position involves working on approximately 350 trucks and trailers and 800 pieces of rolling stock across multiple branches. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience with various engine platforms, aftertreatment systems, high-pressure common rail diagnostics, and electrical/network diagnostics. This is a rebuilding phase for the second shift, offering an opportunity to help shape the team.
Requirements
- Substantial experience diagnosing and repairing medium- and heavy-duty diesel trucks and equipment across multiple engine platforms.
- Ability to diagnose independently and build a test plan without defaulting to parts replacement.
- Real aftertreatment and high-pressure common rail experience, not just resetting codes.
- Hydraulic diagnosis and repair experience (pumps, motors, valves, cylinders).
- Comfortable with OEM diagnostic software and network-level electrical diagnosis.
- Sufficient commercial brake experience to qualify as an FMCSA brake inspector (typically one year or more).
- Valid driver's license and insurable driving record.
- Willingness to work second shift (2:00 PM - 10:30 PM, Monday through Friday) and participate in the on-call rotation.
- Ability to pass a drug screen, background check, and MVR review.
- Must consent to a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and MVR verification.
Nice To Haves
- CDL preferred but not required.
- ASE Master Medium/Heavy Truck certification.
- Engine overhaul experience.
- UHP pump experience.
- Construction and specialty equipment background.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose driveability, performance, and derate faults across all major engine platforms, including intermittent problems.
- Perform comprehensive aftertreatment service and regeneration fault diagnosis, including DPF service, doser injectors, SCR and DEF systems, and EGR diagnostics.
- Conduct high-pressure common rail fuel diagnostics and turbo/VGT diagnostics.
- Perform in-frame overhauls and cylinder head R&R when feasible.
- Execute electrical and network diagnostics, including J1939 and CAN bus communication, module communication, and ECM parameters.
- Diagnose and repair PTO-driven hydraulics on specialty fleet equipment.
- Perform brake service and DOT-qualified brake work, clutch, driveline, suspension, and air system repairs.
- Manage transmission R&R; rebuilds are sent out.
- Make decisions on repair, replacement, or outsourcing, and manage warranty capture and root cause analysis for repeat failures.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- 40 hours vacation after 30 days
- 40 hours sick time after 30 days
- 6 paid holidays effective immediately
- HSA
- Accident coverage
- Cancer coverage
- Uniforms provided
- Boot reimbursement (75% up to $125/year)
- $1,500 annual tool allowance
- Paid training and certification reimbursement
- ASE test fees reimbursed
- Bonus on every certification earned
- Sign-on bonus: $6,000 (half at 90 days, half at 12 months)
- On-call stipend: $250/week when carrying the phone
- Callout pay: 4-hour minimum at time and a half (includes travel time)
- Phone-resolved callout pay: 1-hour minimum
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
