Diesel Mechanic Technician

ZipRecruiter; Newburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company is seeking a Diesel Mechanic Technician to join their team. The position involves routine maintenance and repair of various truck components. Candidates should have prior experience as a fleet or diesel mechanic, and a valid CDL is preferred. This role offers competitive wages and excellent benefits, operating on the second shift from 2pm to 10:30pm.

Benefits

Competitive compensation: $25-$36 Per Hour

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee Discounts

Career Advancement Opportunities

Training programs, including NJ Emissions Training

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a fleet mechanic, diesel mechanic, or heavy equipment mechanic.
• Experience or formal training diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining Class 1-7 diesel tractors.
• Ability to work 2nd Shift: Monday through Friday 2pm-10:30pm.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventative maintenance and general reconditioning of equipment.
• Diagnose, document, and repair engine fault codes.
• Repair / Replace brakes, steering components, suspension, and perform alignments.

Skills

Fleet mechanic experience

Diagnosis and repair of diesel engines

Experience with hand tools

Education

Valid CDL or ability to acquire

Tools

Refrigeration Units experience

Job description

Overview

Miller Transportation Group is a rapidly growing leader in the transportation industry and has been family-owned and operated since 1912. With headquarters in Lumberton, New Jersey, we proudly operate several business units as follows:

• Miller Truck Leasing – the largest privately-held truck leasing company on the East Coast. Provides full-service leasing, finance leasing, truck rental, and truck maintenance programs.
• Miller Dealerships - Provides car and light truck solutions across the Ford, Lincoln, and Subaru brands.
• Miller Dedicated Services - Supports customers in outsourcing their transportation needs by providing vehicles, drivers, fuel, insurance, and overall industry expertise.
• Miller Brokerage Services - Provides on-demand capacity solutions through our network of reliable carriers.

Miller Transportation Group is immediately hiring a Diesel Mechanic Technician for our Miller Truck Leasing division in Newburgh, NY. With over 100 years of experience and upwards of 8,000 trucks on the road, Miller currently operates 40 Diesel Maintenance shops throughout KY, MD, PA, NJ, NY, CT, MA, and NH. Outstanding opportunity to join a family owned and operated business who is large enough to serve but small enough to care!

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventative maintenance and general reconditioning of equipment on Class 1 through Class 8 vehicles
• Diagnose, document, and repair engine fault codes (Company supplied OEM software) following proper warranty procedures
• Repair / Replace brakes, steering components, suspension, and perform alignments
• Replace clutches & transmissions

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a fleet mechanic, diesel mechanic, or heavy equipment mechanic
• Experience or formal training diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining Class 1-7 diesel tractors
• A valid CDL, or the ability to acquire a CDL with the assistance of our trainer
• Hand tools
• Experience working on Refrigeration Units is desired, but not required

Ability to work 2nd Shift: Monday through Friday 2pm-10:30pm

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: $25-$36 Per Hour + $1 Per Hour Shift Differential + $25 for each Saturday worked
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance with HRA, HSA, and FSA options
• 401(k) with a company provided match
• Employee Discounts and an Employee Assistance Program
• Career Advancement Opportunities for Technicians at all levels
• Robust in-person and online training programs, including NJ Emissions Training