Diesel Fleet Mechanic: Keep Heavy Trucks Rolling

Great Lakes Petroleum Co.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Great Lakes Petroleum Co. is seeking a skilled fleet mechanic to perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs on diesel trucks and related equipment at our Birmingham facility.

Responsibilities include diagnosing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic issues, servicing brakes, suspensions, transmissions, steering, and emissions systems, and documenting all work performed with accuracy. Safety, teamwork, and timely communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• CDL preferred, or ability to obtain and maintain a CDL within company-established timeframe after hire.
• Experience servicing air brake and/or hydraulic brake systems required.
• Experience diagnosing diesel-powered vehicles and equipment preferred.
• Ability to safely use diagnostic equipment, hand tools, and shop equipment to perform maintenance and repairs.
• Basic personal mechanic's tools required; specialty tools provided by the company.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs on diesel fuel trucks, boom trucks, and related equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and drivability issues to ensure safe operation.
• Service and repair brake systems, suspensions, transmissions, steering components, and emissions systems.
• Maintain and repair fuel pumping and transfer equipment on trucks.
• Document inspections, maintenance, repairs, and parts used per procedures.
• Communicate with supervisors and operations about equipment status and schedules.
• Maintain a safe, clean work area and follow safety policies.

Skills

Strong communication

Troubleshooting

Safety consciousness

Documentation

Reading schematics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL preferred, or ability to obtain CDL

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Shop equipment

Job description

Great Lakes Petroleum Co. is seeking a skilled fleet mechanic to perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs on diesel trucks and related equipment at our Birmingham facility.

Responsibilities include diagnosing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic issues, servicing brakes, suspensions, transmissions, steering, and emissions systems, and documenting all work performed with accuracy. Safety, teamwork, and timely communication are essential.