Diesel Mechanic
Compensation
The Role
Job Summary
As a Diesel Mechanic, you’ll inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair diesel-powered vehicles and equipment. You’ll work across heavy equipment, construction machinery, farm machinery, industrial equipment, and tractor-trailers, using diagnostic tools, technical schematics, and hands-on mechanical skills to keep equipment operating safely and reliably. Your impact: Accurate diagnostics and timely repairs help operators and customers return equipment to service with confidence.
Responsibilities
- Perform diesel engine diagnostics and repair, equipment troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance on vehicles and machinery.
- Service engines, transmissions, air brakes, suspension, tires, alignments, hydraulics, HVAC, and electrical systems.
- Maintain and repair excavators, cranes, forklifts, tractors, Caterpillar equipment, and other construction machinery.
- Use hand and power tools, OEM (original equipment manufacturer) service information, schematics, and electrical diagnostic equipment; complete fabrication, welding, soldering, and assembly as needed.
- Document work, explain findings clearly, and provide responsive customer service while following safe work practices, including when operating equipment or performing heavy lifting.
Skills
- Essential: Diesel mechanics or mechanic experience; mechanical knowledge; equipment maintenance and repair; diesel engine diagnostics; electrical diagnostics; brake repair; vehicle maintenance; and construction equipment servicing.
- Essential: Ability to use hand tools and power tools, interpret schematics, troubleshoot equipment, and work safely around heavy machinery.
- Preferred: Dealership or service technician experience; automotive diagnostics or repair; electrical experience; and experience with OEM equipment.
- Preferred: Familiarity with excavators, cranes, forklifts, Caterpillar equipment, farm machinery, industrial equipment, tractor-trailers, heavy equipment operation, fabrication, welding, soldering, assembly, tire service, alignment, hydraulics, transmissions, air brakes, suspension, and HVAC.
Pay: $29.98 - $42.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 – 45.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Benefits
Estimated- Competitive pay
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Tool allowance
