Apprentice Diesel Tech-Mechanic

Csod; Arizona; On-site; USD 23,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision and life保险

401(k) with company match

Vacation and paid holidays

Discounts on technology, travel, food,

Opportunity for growth and advancement

Job summary

TravelCenters of America is seeking a Diesel Technician to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair heavy duty trucks and trailers. You will develop repair plans and communicate them to the Service Advisor, while performing repairs safely and efficiently within our standards.

The role requires high school diploma or GED, willingness to learn, ability to work unsupervised, and flexible hours including nights and weekends in various conditions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; trade/technical school or simple mechanic experience preferred.
• Willingness to expand professional knowledge via education and training programs.
• Ability to work unsupervised and manage time effectively.
• Flexible hours including nights, weekends and some holidays; physical tasks may require accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot heavy duty trucks and trailers; interpret results and propose repair plans.
• Perform repairs safely, efficiently, and to industry standards; document actions.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace.
• Recommend additional TA services during inspection reviews.
• Ensure safety of customers and employees at all times.

Skills

Diagnostics

Repair planning

Team collaboration

Unsupervised work

Education

HS Diploma or GED; trade school

Tools

Own tools

Job description

Posted on: 9/2/2026 - Application Deadline: -

We are now looking for a Diesel Technician to join our team! As a Diesel Mechanic, you will provide accurate, efficient service to customers by troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing heavy duty trucks and trailers in a reasonable and responsible manner within company and industry standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work in a fun, trusting environment focused on providing great service where the expectations of the customer are exceeded
• Perform diagnostic testing and interpret results; Develop a repair plan and communicate it to the Service Advisor
• Repairing malfunctioning parts and other mechanical or electrical equipment; Complete repairs safely, effectively and efficiently
• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment
• Recommends other TA services with customer as part of inspection review process
• Maintain the safety of both our customers and employees

Qualifications

• A dedicated individual who works well with others and is excited to be part of our team!
• High School Diploma or GED; Graduate of acceptable trade school or manufacturer’s technical school, or previous mechanic experience
• Willingness to expand professional knowledge via education and training programs
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and some holidays in interior and exterior conditions
• Meet the requirements for the needed physical tasks with or without accommodation
• Investment in own tools

Pay Range

$17.00 - 28.80per hour

With us, you'll enjoy:

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401(k) with a company match
• Vacation and paid holidays
• A wide variety of discounts on technology, travel, food and fuel
• Opportunity for growth and advancement

Not all benefit plans are available to all team members. For a more comprehensive list of benefits, please visit: https://www.ta-petro.com/careers/working-at-ta-travel-centers

A pay range listed reflects the potential pay for this role. The pay will depend on various factors, such as responsibilities of the position, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Not all positions posted will have a pay range listed.

Our travel centers serve thousands every day; not one traveler is the same and our team must reflect that. We can "return every traveler to the road better than they came" only by understanding and celebrating individualism. TravelCenters of America is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, familial status, ancestry, sex, gender, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, handicap, military service or Veteran status, genetic information or membership in any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. At TravelCenters of America, we invite everyone to make themselves at home.

Individuals with a disability mayrequest a reasonable accommodation related to our recruiting process. If youwould like to request an accommodation related to the recruitment process,please email us at [e-mail]. In your email, please include yourfirst and last name, phone number, the position and location for which you areapplying, and details pertaining to the accommodation request.