Diesel Technician Jobs

About The Position

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 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 for 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 (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) are a plus but not required.
• Commercial Driver’s License is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain working knowledge and moderate skill proficiency in vehicle components and systems, and perform preventative and repair maintenance on-site and on the road.
• Repair and maintain chassis components.
• Repair and maintain 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.
• Maintain 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.
• Perform basic tire work such as replacement, rotation, and tread-depth checks.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage
• Dental plans
• Vision coverage
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts
• Short- and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• 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)
• Competitive wages and benefits
• Training in new technologies and equipment
• Career paths for professional growth