Diesel Heavy-Duty Tech for Emergency Fleet - No Weekends

Hendrickson Enterprises; Congers (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrickson Fire Rescue in Hackensack, NJ seeks an experienced Diesel Repair Technician (Level A & B) to keep critical emergency response vehicles in peak condition. You’ll diagnose, repair, and maintain diesel engines and related systems to ensure safety and reliability when called upon.

The role offers a Monday–Friday schedule with strong earning potential, ongoing training, and opportunities to work with specialized fire apparatus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional diesel repair experience preferred.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting abilities.
• Experience with heavy‑duty trucks, fleet maintenance, or emergency vehicles is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Welding and fabrication experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair diesel engines and heavy‑duty vehicle systems.
• Perform repairs on transmissions, brakes, suspensions, steering, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Complete preventive maintenance inspections and fleet services.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical and electrical issues using diagnostic equipment, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Perform tire service, wheel alignments, shocks, struts, and additional fleet maintenance tasks.
• Fabricate or modify parts using welding equipment, power tools, and hand tools as needed.
• Accurately document repairs, inspections, and maintenance activities.

Skills

Diesel repair

Diagnostics

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Welding

Valid driver's license

Authorized to work in the UnitedStates

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Welding equipment

Job description

Hendrickson Fire Rescue in Hackensack, NJ seeks an experienced Diesel Repair Technician (Level A & B) to keep critical emergency response vehicles in peak condition. You’ll diagnose, repair, and maintain diesel engines and related systems to ensure safety and reliability when called upon.

The role offers a Monday–Friday schedule with strong earning potential, ongoing training, and opportunities to work with specialized fire apparatus.