Diesel Mechanic

Salem Leasing; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms

Safety shoes

Health insurance

Education reimbursement

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Salem Leasing is seeking diesel mechanics to service trucks, trailers, and other vehicles across our Southeast fleet. You’ll diagnose problems, repair brakes, transmissions, and perform routine maintenance in a safety‑conscious shop.

With over 55 years of experience, Salem Leasing offers competitive pay, uniform and safety shoe programs, education reimbursement, sign‑on bonuses, and opportunities for skills training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year recent medium/heavy diesel maintenance experience.
• Must have own hand tools.
• Basic computer skills.
• CDL license preferred.
• Good driving record & proven work history.
• Must be able to work in extreme heat & cold temperatures.
• Diagnostic experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Examine vehicles to determine extent of damage.
• Repair, rel ine, replace & adjust brakes.
• Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors.
• Follow checklists to ensure critical parts are examined.
• Plan work procedures using charts, technical manuals & experience.
• Communicate with driver to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems.
• Perform routine and scheduled maintenance services.
• Repair manual & automatic transmissions.
• Replace & adjust headlights.
• Comply with all safety, DOT & OSHA guidelines.
• Adhere to company rules & regulations.
• Ensure cleanliness of shop & surrounding areas.

Skills

Diesel maintenance

Brake systems

Diagnostics

Hand tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostic software

Job description

Overview

Salem Leasing is hiring Diesel Mechanics to repair trucks, trailers, and other vehicles. Salem Leasing’s reputation for transportation excellence is built on our commitment to people – especially our shop and fleet maintenance technicians who keep us in motion. With more than 55 years of experience and 40 full‑service shop locations in the Southeast, we have a wide variety of career options to fit your life and earning needs.

Responsibilities

• Examine vehicles to determine extent of damage or malfunctions.
• Repair, reline, replace & adjust brakes.
• Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors.
• Follow checklists to ensure all important parts are examined & other potentially troublesome areas.
• Plan work procedures using charts, technical manuals & experience.
• Communicate with driver to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems.
• Perform routine and scheduled maintenance services.
• Repair manual & automatic transmissions.
• Replace & adjust headlights.
• Comply with all safety, DOT & OSHA guidelines.
• Adhere to company rules & regulations.
• Ensure cleanliness of shop & surrounding areas.

Benefits

• Uniforms & safety shoe program.
• Pay is negotiable and varies based on location and experience.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Company‑sponsored skills training with pay increases.
• Health, dental, vision, company‑paid life / disability.
• Excellent pay.
• Paid birthday, vacation and holidays from date of hire.
• Education reimbursement program.
• Quality safety awards.
• Sign‑on bonus for new hires.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year recent medium/heavy diesel maintenance experience.
• Must have own hand tools.
• Basic computer skills.
• CDL license preferred.
• Good driving record & proven work history.
• Must be able to work in extreme heat & cold temperatures.
• Diagnostic experience is a plus.

Bring your skills to a fleet with a well‑deserved reputation for excellence – Salem Leasing! Apply today.