Diesel Mechanic

Salem Leasing; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms & safety shoe program

Sign-on bonus for new hires

Health, dental, vision insurance

Company-paid life/disability insurance

Paid holidays and vacation from date  

Job summary

Salem Leasing is seeking Diesel Mechanics in Macon, GA to repair trucks, trailers and other vehicles. The role involves diagnosing issues, performing maintenance, and ensuring safety compliance as part of a long‑standing transportation specialist.

Bring your diesel maintenance experience and tools to a team with a 55+ year history, offering training, competitive pay, and benefits. Apply today to join a well‑established fleet operations network.

Qualifications

• 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.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

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 important parts are examined and other potentially troublesome areas.
• Plan work procedures using charts, technical manuals and experience.
• Communicate with driver to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems.
• Perform routine and scheduled maintenance services.
• Repair manual and automatic transmissions.
• Replace and adjust headlights.
• Comply with all safety, DOT and OSHA guidelines.
• Adhere to company rules and regulations.
• Ensure cleanliness of shop and surrounding areas.

Skills

Diesel maintenance experience

Hand tools

Basic computer skills

Good driving record

Extreme temperatures tolerance

Diagnostic experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL license preferred

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.