Diesel Mobile Service Technician- Raleigh, NC

Velocity Vehicle Group•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

Velocity Vehicle Group is hiring a Diesel Mobile Service Technician in Raleigh, NC. The technician performs preventive maintenance inspections and repairs on light-, medium-, and heavy-duty tractors and equipment to support vehicle performance and safety. The role uses a service truck to conduct customer-site inspections and repairs, sometimes in inclement weather, and includes maintaining and resupplying the service truck. The technician responds to breakdowns, diagnoses and repairs vehicle deficiencies, verifies repairs through test drives, performs tire services, and ensures compliance with applicable federal and state vehicle requirements. The role also requires accurate service records, inventory control, and cost-conscious use of warranties and service and parts options. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary vocational education is strongly preferred. Candidates need related mechanical inspection and repair experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to obtain a Class B license. Fleet and mobile maintenance experience is a plus. The role calls for technical understanding, attention to detail, communication and documentation skills, safety awareness, and the ability to work independently with little or no direction at times. Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and pass a post-offer drug test and physical. Compensation is $30–$50 per hour depending on skills and experience, plus mobile technician premium pay and a technician bonus pay plan. A $3,500 sign-on bonus is offered for expert-level certifications in Cummins or Detroit. Benefits include 401(k) matching, health, dental and vision insurance, HSA and FSA options, employer-paid life insurance, vacation and sick leave, employee discounts, company events, training programs, and career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience in mechanical inspections and repairs in a related field.
Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain a Class B license.
Basic set of hand tools up to 1 ½ inches and ½-drive pneumatics.
Technical understanding and attention to detail.
Strong verbal communication and documentation skills.
Ability to maintain accurate inventory control.
Ability to implement and maintain a strong safety environment.
Ability to work alone with little or no direction at times.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
Must pass a post-offer drug test and physical.

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary vocational education is strongly preferred.
Fleet and mobile maintenance experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Conduct preventive maintenance inspections, oil changes, and chassis lubrication on light-, medium-, and heavy-duty tractors and other equipment.
Identify worn or damaged parts and install component and part upgrades.
Perform inspections at customer locations using a service truck, including in inclement weather.
Maintain the service truck, including cleanliness and resupply.
Respond to dispatched service calls to diagnose and repair vehicle breakdowns.
Repair, replace, adjust, disassemble, and assemble components across major equipment systems to correct vehicle deficiencies.
Verify vehicle performance through test drives and by adjusting controls and systems.
Perform tire replacements, rotations, mounting, and dismounting as needed.
Test engine, safety, and combustion-control standards to comply with federal and state vehicle requirements.
Maintain vehicle records by documenting services and repairs.
Control costs by using warranties and evaluating service and parts options.
Maintain accurate inventory control and follow company policies and safety practices.