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 includes chassis components, refuse bodies and control systems, hydraulic and electrical systems, air brakes, general engine work, HVAC components, suspension, drivetrain, 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 with advanced equipment, supports drivers in keeping their routes running, and services technically advanced vehicles. The position offers a regular shift in a stable industry, training in new technologies and equipment, opportunities for professional growth, and recognition for performance. The technician may perform maintenance on-site and on the road and safely provide road service when needed.
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 technician-position experience 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 suspensions and steering, general engine, transmissions, brakes, electrical, hydraulics, drivetrain, and diesel emissions.
Nice To Haves
- Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications (T1–T8) are a plus but not required.
- Commercial Driver’s License is a plus but not required.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventative and repair maintenance on vehicle chassis components.
- Repair and maintain refuse bodies and their 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.
- Repair and maintain heating and air-conditioning systems.
- Perform line maintenance welding and fabrication.
- Safely provide road service when necessary to return Company equipment to operation 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.
- Perform basic tire work, including replacement, rotation, and tread-depth checks, as needed.
Benefits
- $5,000 sign-on bonus.
- Comprehensive medical benefits coverage.
- Dental plans and 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 generous 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
