Diesel Technician/Mechanic

Firmin Ford

Laurens, SC

Pay: $40-$60/hr

Shift: Full time

**Job Summary**

As a Diesel Technician/Mechanic, you’ll inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair diesel vehicles and equipment. You’ll work across heavy trucks, tractor-trailers, farm machinery, and industrial equipment, using diagnostic tools and schematics to identify issues and complete reliable repairs. This hands-on role calls for sound mechanical knowledge, careful work practices, and a focus on keeping vehicles and equipment safe and ready for use.

**Responsibilities**

• Diagnose and repair diesel engines, transmissions, air brakes, suspension, shocks and struts, alignments, hydraulics, HVAC, and electrical systems.
• Perform vehicle maintenance, brake repair, tire service, and mechanical systems repair on trucks and heavy equipment.
• Inspect and repair excavators, cranes, forklifts, Caterpillar equipment, tractors, and other machinery.
• Use hand and power tools for equipment repair, assembly, fabrication, welding, and soldering; follow schematics and safety procedures.
• Document work performed and communicate repair needs clearly to customers and team members. Your impact: Accurate diagnostics and dependable repairs help drivers and equipment operators return to work safely and with less disruption.

**Skills**

• **Essential:** Diesel mechanics, diesel engine repair, heavy equipment mechanics, heavy truck repair, automotive diagnostics, vehicle systems, and equipment maintenance.
• **Essential:** Mechanical knowledge, mechanic or service technician experience, vehicle maintenance, automotive repair, and electrical experience.
• **Essential:** Ability to use hand and power tools and safely perform heavy lifting.
• **Preferred:** Dealership experience; experience with excavators, cranes, Caterpillar equipment, forklifts, farm machinery, industrial equipment, or tractor-trailers.
• **Preferred:** Fabrication, welding, soldering, automotive electrical system repair, hydraulics, alignment, tire service, and vehicle mechanics for truck drivers; customer service experience.

Pay: $40.00 - $60.00 per hour

Expected hours: 45.0 per week

Work Location: In person