Diesel Technician B
About The Position
With direct supervision from a Lead Technician, Maintenance Supervisor, or Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Technician B performs repair and maintenance work on diesel and non-diesel equipment and trucks. Work may include chassis components, refuse bodies and their control systems, hydraulic and electrical systems, air brakes, general engine work, HVAC, suspension, drivetrain, and steering systems. The technician may also perform basic tire work, including replacement, rotation, and tread-depth checks. The role supports a single fleet of technically advanced vehicles and may involve on-site and on-the-road preventive and repair maintenance. The technician uses electronic tools to identify malfunctions, performs line-maintenance welding and fabrication, and safely provides road service when needed. The position includes company training and other related duties as assigned.
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 work 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, but not all required, 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).
- Commercial Driver’s License.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventive and repair maintenance on vehicle components and systems, on-site and on the road.
- Repair and maintain chassis components.
- Work on refuse bodies, including control, hydraulic, and electrical systems, as well as air and hydraulic braking systems.
- Perform light engine repair and maintenance.
- Repair and maintain suspension, drivetrain, and steering systems.
- Service 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 a variety of electronic tools.
- Complete applicable company training programs.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical benefits coverage.
- Dental plans.
- Vision coverage.
- Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
- Employee discount programs.
- Retirement plan with a company match.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
- Paid Time Off (PTO).
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
