Heavy-Duty Truck Mechanic /Wheel Alignment Specialist
Compensation
EstimatedThe Role
Job Overview
Join our team as a Heavy-Duty Truck Mechanic / Wheel Alignment Specialist and keep trucks and heavy equipment safe, reliable, and ready for work. You’ll diagnose and repair diesel vehicles, perform wheel alignments, and maintain a range of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and air brake systems. This hands-on role suits a mechanic who works confidently with tools, follows schematics, and takes pride in accurate repairs.
Duties
- Inspect, diagnose, and repair heavy trucks, tractor-trailers, and equipment, including diesel engines, transmissions, brakes, suspension, shocks and struts, and HVAC systems.
- Perform wheel alignment and tire service; complete vehicle maintenance, equipment repair, and preventive maintenance.
- Troubleshoot automotive electrical systems, hydraulics, and other vehicle systems using diagnostic tools and schematics.
- Operate and maintain shop tools and equipment; support fabrication, welding, soldering, and assembly as needed.
- Your impact: Careful diagnostics and dependable repairs help drivers and equipment operators return to work with vehicles and machinery that are safer and more reliable.
Requirements
- Mechanic experience and mechanical knowledge in heavy truck repair, diesel mechanics, heavy equipment mechanics, automotive repair, or vehicle maintenance.
- Practical skills in alignment, brake repair, diesel engine repair, transmissions, hydraulics, and automotive electrical system repair; familiarity with hand and power tools.
- Experience with or knowledge of Caterpillar equipment, excavators, cranes, forklifts, farm machinery, industrial equipment, or heavy equipment operation is valuable.
- Dealership experience, fabrication, welding, soldering, electrical experience, and customer service skills are preferred.
- Able to perform heavy lifting and work on vehicle mechanics for truck drivers.
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Work Location: In person
Benefits
Estimated- Competitive pay
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Tool allowance
