Traveling Diesel Mechanic/Technician (2188)
About The Position
Kooner Fleet Management Solutions is hiring a field-based Traveling Diesel Mechanic/Technician to provide mobile fleet maintenance and repair services. The technician performs preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on light- and medium-duty vehicles, including emergency roadside service. The role includes regular out-of-state travel to customer fleets across the company’s service areas. Assignments may require overnight stays for several days, depending on customer needs. The company covers lodging, meals, and mileage. Candidates should be comfortable spending extended time on the road and adapting to different worksites, teams, and schedules. The company ideally seeks someone located in Southern California. The role offers pay starting at $34–$40 per hour, based on experience, and weekly pay. The company provides a fully equipped service truck for onsite use, a company-paid fuel card, and a cell phone allowance. Benefits include a 401(k) with company match; medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; paid vacation, sick time, and holidays; life and disability insurance; and access to an Employee Assistance Program. Employees may also earn a $500 referral bonus for each successful hire, with no stated limit, and have career growth opportunities. Kooner Fleet Management Solutions describes itself as a family-founded, field-first provider of onsite fleet maintenance, preventative service, and mobile repair solutions. It is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of hands-on automotive or diesel technician experience working on light- to medium-duty vehicles.
- Strong communication skills with customers and drivers.
- Comfort using mobile apps, navigation systems, and digital tools to organize work and document repairs.
- Ability to work outdoors in customer yards in varying weather conditions.
- Independent, dependable, and self-motivated approach to work.
- Positive attitude and safety-first mindset.
- Must be at least 23 years old.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
- Must provide own hand tools.
- Comfort with regular out-of-state travel, extended time on the road, and adapting to new worksites, teams, and schedules.
Nice To Haves
- Location in the Southern California area is ideal.
Responsibilities
- Perform onsite preventative maintenance, DOT inspections, and follow-up repairs on light- and medium-duty vehicles in a mobile field environment.
- Handle emergency roadside service calls.
- Respond to dispatch requests for scheduled and unscheduled service or maintenance.
- Diagnose and repair electrical, brake, cooling, and air systems.
- Use diagnostic tools, handheld computers, precision instruments, hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment to identify and repair issues.
- Road-test vehicles to ensure repairs meet quality standards.
- Meet or exceed industry-standard repair times.
- Work with vendors to source parts.
- Take ownership of a company-issued service truck, including maintenance and pre- and post-trip inspections, and ensure safety compliance.
- Support other team members as needed.
Benefits
- Competitive pay starting at $34–$40 per hour, based on experience.
- Weekly pay.
- Fully equipped company service truck for onsite use.
- Company-paid fuel card.
- Cell phone allowance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
- Paid vacation time.
- Paid sick time.
- Paid holidays.
- Life insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- $500 referral bonus for each successful hire, with no stated limit.
- Career growth opportunities.
- Company-covered lodging, meals, and mileage for travel assignments.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
