Senior Service Diesel Technician
About The Position
The Senior Service Diesel Technician is responsible for maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing diesel engines and related systems. The role performs advanced troubleshooting on heavy-duty diesel equipment, ensures compliance with safety and environmental regulations, and provides guidance or mentorship to junior technicians. The technician maintains detailed service records and communicates with clients and team members to support optimal equipment performance. The position includes inspecting mobile equipment, servicing it at appropriate intervals, using manufacturer software, identifying and repairing faults, and completing accurate written or electronic service documentation. It also involves safely handling parts, materials, and industrial hand tools, and performing physical activities such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials. The technician must be willing to work overtime and extended hours as customer and company demands require, work outdoors in all weather conditions and around loud noise, and travel overnight as business demands. A valid driver's license must be maintained. The base hourly pay range is $30.00–$40.00; this range does not include any discretionary bonus or equity package. Compensation decisions consider skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
- Must have sufficient education to understand oral and written technical instructions relating to products and vehicles.
- Must have excellent driving skills and the ability to maintain satisfactory customer and public relations while performing duties.
- Must have a valid driver's license and maintain it.
- Must be willing to work overtime and extended hours depending on customer and company demands.
- Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions and tolerate exposure to loud noises.
- Must be able to perform physical activities including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
- Must be willing to travel overnight as business demands.
- Must have knowledge of industrial tools, their uses, and maintenance.
- Must obtain and maintain a CDL with Hazmat Endorsement and/or Tanker.
Nice To Haves
- Additional vocational or trade school training in a mechanical field.
- Previous experience working on diesel or heavy construction equipment.
- Experience with CAT SIS or ET programs is highly desired.
- Knowledge of general principles and practices of servicing heavy construction equipment.
- Mechanical skills and ability to apply knowledge and experience effectively.
Responsibilities
- Conduct basic equipment inspections on mobile equipment.
- Perform service at correct intervals.
- Demonstrate proper use of equipment manufacturer's software.
- Inspect mobile equipment to identify and troubleshoot the cause of errors.
- Perform repairs to address problems when necessary.
- Obtain and maintain a CDL with Hazmat Endorsement and/or Tanker.
- Safely handle, install, position, and move parts, materials, and industrial hand tools throughout the shop and plant.
- Complete accurate daily and monthly documentation regarding mobile equipment.
- Enter and maintain written or electronic service reports for mobile equipment.
- Prioritize safety for oneself and others throughout the operation.
- Provide guidance or mentorship to junior technicians.
- Maintain detailed service records and communicate with clients and team members.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
