Diesel Mechanic - Heavy-Duty Class 7 or Class 8 trucks

Diesel Mechanic

The Diesel Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing diesel-powered trucks and specialty equipment including jet/vac trucks, combination sewer cleaning trucks, vacuum trucks, street sweepers, and other heavy-duty contractor equipment. This position ensures that all vehicles and mounted systems such as high-pressure water jetting systems, vacuum systems, hydraulic components, and sweep systems remain in safe and reliable operating condition.

Essential Job Functions - Diesel Mechanic:

• Maintain and repair diesel trucks of varying sizes including jetter trucks, vacuum trucks, combo trucks, street sweepers, roll-offs, dump trucks, tractors/trailers, and service trucks.
• Diagnose, maintain, and repair high-pressure water jetting systems, vacuum pumps, blowers, tanks, hose reels, and sewer cleaning equipment.
• Maintain and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems on trucks and mounted equipment.
• Maintain and repair gas and diesel engines, generators, compressors, and auxiliary power units used on vac trucks and sweepers.
• Perform preventive maintenance on jet/vac units, combo units, and sweeper systems to ensure reliability and DOT compliance.
• Troubleshoot and repair street sweeper systems including brooms, conveyors, spray systems, and hopper components.
• Work with and instruct field personnel on proper operation of jetters, vac trucks, combo trucks, and sweepers.
• Maintain accurate vehicle and equipment maintenance records.
• Document preventive maintenance and repairs to maintain D.O.T. and company compliance requirements.
• Follow all company and OSHA safety procedures and prioritize safe work practices.
• Work effectively as part of a team and communicate clearly with supervisors and operators.
• Maintain a clean and organized shop and work area.

Requirements / Qualifications - Diesel Mechanic:

• Valid Driver's License required.
• Ability to obtain a CDL Class B Permit within the first 90 days
• Must obtain CDL B with Air Brake Endorsement within 180 days of employment. Company offers in-house CDL program to help achieve this metric.
• Must have own tools.
• Working knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, vacuum systems, high-pressure water systems, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Experience working on jet/vac trucks, combo trucks, sewer cleaning equipment, or street sweepers preferred.
• Ability to pass required safety training, background check, and drug screening.
• OSHA 10, OSHA 40, or other safety certifications a plus.
• Fluent in English.
• Dependable, safety-minded, and quality-focused.

Schedule - Diesel Mechanic:

• Day Shift, Monday–Friday
• Overtime available