Diesel Technician (7on/7off 4am-430pm)

Diesel Technician (7on/7off 4am-430pm)

We are seeking a skilled Diesel Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing our fleet of trailers to ensure safe and efficient transportation operations.

Schedule: 7 on, 7 off; 4am-430pm

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and inspections on trailers including brakes, lights, tires, and suspension systems
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues and perform necessary repairs
• Conduct DOT inspections and ensure all trailers meet safety and compliance standards
• Maintain accurate service records and documentation
• Perform welding and fabrication work as needed
• Replace and repair trailer doors, hinges, flooring, and other structural components
• Service and repair refrigeration units on temperature-controlled trailers (if applicable)
• Collaborate with transportation team to prioritize repair schedules and minimize downtime

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 2+ years of experience in trailer maintenance and repair preferred
• Strong knowledge of air brake systems, electrical systems, and trailer components
• Ability to use diagnostic tools and equipment
• Welding and fabrication skills preferred
• Valid driver's license required; CDL preferred but not required
• Ability to lift heavy objects and work in various weather conditions
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with diesel engine diagnostics and repair
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, wiring diagrams, and schematics
• Experience with computerized diagnostic equipment
• Understanding of preventive maintenance schedules and procedures

Why You'll Love This Job

• Tool & Boot Allowance Get a $300 annual boot allowance and $500 annual tool allowance so you're always equipped for the job.
• Comprehensive Benefits Health, dental, vision, retirement plans, and paid time off to support your well-being.
• Competitive Pay & Shift Differentials Earn what you're worth with opportunities for additional pay.
• Growth & Stability Work with a company that invests in its mechanics and keeps you busy year-round.

Our Core Values

Honesty & Integrity

• Without hesitation, he uses candor and is direct in communication
• Is tough-minded in working in and meeting the demands of reality
• Always tells the truth and follows through on commitments

Passion, Drive, Discipline

• Enjoys working hard and pursues work with energy, drive, and willpower to finish
• Is disciplined in developing consistency into work processes
• Is focused and relentless in achieving goals

Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence

• Fights to take costs and waste out of the system
• Seeks to understand "why" something works the way it does, and through study and improvement determines how to better all processes and systems.
• Strives for more in all areas of work by developing measurements, setting goals, and then working on ways to exceed goals through problem-solving methods that look beyond the obvious

Dirty Fingernail

• Does not rely on reports to run the business, but rather goes to the work that is being done and sees if the work is being done right for him/herself.
• Has an insatiable curiosity and takes a "Go and See" approach to understand the current state of the business and the competitive realities
• Takes a hands-on approach to tackle problems and demonstrates critical thinking through use of effective questioningasking the 5 "Whys"

Growth Focused

• Understands the customer's needs and wants, then challenges current ways of doing business that inhibits growth and organizes work to meet those needs
• Is competitive by studying the competition and is aggressive in looking for ways to beat them
• Strives to be the BEST by improving the quality of processes, reducing costs, doing more business, being profitable, and growing the business