Diesel Fleet Technician – Entry Level

Dollar General; Blair (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a diesel truck and trailer mechanic to ensure all fleet equipment meets safety and regulatory standards. You will diagnose, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on tractors, trailers, and yard equipment, while adhering to safety policies and maintaining an orderly work area.

The role requires experience with air brake, hydraulic, and electrical systems, with welding and fabrication experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to work unsupervised, make decisions as needed.
• Effective communicator and team player.
• Heavy diesel truck and trailer mechanic skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair truck, trailer components such as doors, floors, side panels, electrical and air brake systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on tractor and trailer equipment including routine technical repairs and completing repair orders.
• Perform maintenance repairs to maximize safety and reliability on fleet vehicles including tractors, trailers, lift-gates, and company-owned equipment.
• Abide by all company policies and safety rules and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Assist drivers with addressing outstanding vehicle issues.
• Maintain repairs for class 8 trucks, trailers and yard tractors.
• Safely operate gauges, forklifts, shunt truck, torches, grinders, and various hand and power tools.
• Performs DOT inspections and compliancy.

Skills

Unsupervised work

Communication

Heavy diesel mech skills

Tools

Forklifts

Shunt truck

Torch

Grinders

Hand and power tools

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a diesel truck and trailer mechanic to ensure all fleet equipment meets safety and regulatory standards. You will diagnose, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on tractors, trailers, and yard equipment, while adhering to safety policies and maintaining an orderly work area.

The role requires experience with air brake, hydraulic, and electrical systems, with welding and fabrication experience preferred.