Diesel Technician

Diesel Shop Technician

The Production Technician cleans, inspects, and services utility and heavy trucks to ensure they are safe and ready for the road. This role performs mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on customer and company-owned equipment, while carefully managing repair costs and documenting all work performed.

Responsibilities

• Wash and clean utility trucks and related equipment to ensure they are safe, presentable, and ready for operation.
• Run diagnostics on customer and company-owned trucks and heavy equipment to identify mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues.
• Perform mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs on a variety of vehicles and equipment.
• Inspect components and parts to maximize reuse where appropriate and help control overall repair costs.
• Complete all required documentation using the appropriate software to accurately record repairs performed and track repair times.
• Monitor job expenses against repair estimates and promptly inform the supervisor of any potential cost overruns before the job is completed.
• Ensure all work meets safety and quality standards so vehicles and equipment are safe to return to service.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience cleaning and washing utility trucks and heavy equipment.
• Proficiency in diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues on trucks and heavy equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to perform maintenance and repairs on utility trucks, bucket trucks, diesel vehicles, and related equipment.
• Experience with automotive repair and automotive technology, including upfitting work on trucks and equipment.
• Ability to inspect components to determine reusability and make cost-effective repair decisions.
• Competence using software to document repairs, track repair times, and maintain accurate service records.
• Ability to monitor repair costs versus estimates and communicate variances in a timely manner.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety when preparing vehicles for road use.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with utility trucks, bucket trucks, or similar specialized vehicles.
• Experience with diesel engines and related systems.
• Familiarity with upfitting processes for trucks and heavy equipment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a repair shop team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a methodical approach to troubleshooting.

Why Work Here?

Join a growing organization backed by one of the largest construction parent companies in the United States, offering stability, long-term opportunities, and room for career development. You will work in an environment that values quality workmanship, safety, and continuous improvement, with the chance to expand your technical skills on a wide range of trucks and heavy equipment.

Work Environment

This role is based in a repair shop environment with work performed both indoors and outdoors, depending on the equipment and tasks. You will work around trucks, heavy equipment, and diagnostic tools in a hands-on, service-focused setting.

Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Union City, GA.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $35.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision; Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital; 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available; Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents); Short and long-term disability; Health Spending Account (HSA); Transportation benefits; Employee Assistance Program; Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).

Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Union City, GA.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 2026.