Diesel Mechanic/ Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Diesel Mechanic to inspect, diagnose, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on our heavy-duty fleet, including concrete mixer trucks, dump trucks, flatbeds, tankers, loaders, Moffett forklifts, and diesel pickup trucks.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections.
• Diagnose and repair diesel engines, electrical, hydraulic, brake, suspension, steering, cooling, and drivetrain systems.
• Perform DOT inspections and safety repairs.
• Complete work orders and document repairs.
• Communicate repair status with the Fleet Manager.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Respond to emergency roadside repairs as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of diesel mechanic experience preferred.
• Experience with Class 7 and Class 8 trucks.
• Experience with heavy equipment is a plus.
• Knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, air brakes, and electrical diagnostics.
• Experience using diagnostic software.
• Valid driver's license required; CDL preferred.
• Maryland State Inspection License and DOT Inspection Certification are a plus.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the position, including lifting, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working indoors and outdoors.

Preferred Experience

• Cummins, PACCAR, and Mack engines
• Allison or Eaton transmissions
• Hydraulic systems
• Concrete mixer drum systems
• John Deere equipment
• Moffett forklifts

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Company-provided uniforms
• Career advancement opportunities

We are looking for a dependable, safety-focused mechanic who takes pride in quality work and enjoys working as part of a team.

1. Reasonable Suspicion Testing

Any employee displaying signs of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol while in the workplace will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. The determination by an authorized, trained representative of Ernest Maier, Inc. that reasonable suspicion exists must be based on specific, contemporaneous, articulable observations concerning the appearance, behavior, speech or body odors of the employee.

 

Managers / Supervisors must ensure that all employees under their supervision are physically and mentally able to perform the duties required. All employees are encouraged to report to their supervisors in confidence any time they have a concern about the ability of a coworker to perform.