Diesel Mechanic

Powerhouse Recycling; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Life & AD&D benefits

Short-Term Disability

401(k) with matching

1-hour lunch break

Nights and weekends off

Safety shoe program

Job summary

Powerhouse Recycling is seeking a skilled Diesel Mechanic to join our maintenance team in Salisbury, NC. You will diagnose, repair, and maintain diesel trucks and heavy equipment, with emphasis on safety and quality workmanship across daily operations.

Requirements include 2+ years of diesel experience and Cummins/Freightliner exposure. We offer competitive pay and a stable full‑time schedule with evenings and weekends off.

Qualifications

• 2+ years diesel mechanic experience or equivalent training.
• Experience with diesel engine diagnostics and repair.
• Cummins and Freightliner experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on diesel trucks, trailers, and heavy equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and air brake issues.
• Repair or replace engines, transmissions, suspensions and steering components.
• Complete inspections to ensure DOT safety standards.
• Document repairs and maintenance performed.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Respond to emergency repairs when needed.

Skills

Diesel diagnosis

Diesel repair

Equipment maintenance

DOT compliance

Diagnostic tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Repair tools

Job description

Come join our growing team with availability to start immediately! Powerhouse Recycling is a national, market leading, certified electronics recycling and refurbishment firm that is locally owned and based out of Salisbury, NC since 2008.

We are seeking a skilled and dependable Diesel Mechanic to join our maintenance team. If you have experience diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining diesel-powered trucks or heavy equipment and are committed to safety and quality workmanship, we'd like to hear from you!

We Offer:

• Competitive pay with 40 hours / week
• Voluntary Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Benefits
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Dollar-for-Dollar Matching
• 1-hour Lunch Break
• Nights and Weekends off
• Safety Shoe Program

Powerhouse holds internationally recognized certifications assuring employees health and safety. As a Woman Owned Business; we strive to support Diversity & Inclusion as an Equal Opportunity Employer and as a Second Chance Employer. If you require assistance and / or reasonable accommodation; please do not hesitate to contact HR at Powerhouse Recycling. We are an E-verify employer.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on diesel trucks, trailers, and/or heavy equipment.
• Diagnostic skills in mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and air brake system issues.
• Repair or replace engines, transmissions, suspensions, steering components, etc.
• Complete inspections to ensure compliance with DOT and company safety standards.
• Accurately document repairs, inspections, & maintenance performed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Respond to emergency repairs when needed.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Cummins and Freightliner experience is required.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of diesel mechanic experience or equivalent technical training.
• Experience with diesel engine diagnostics and repair.
• Ability to use diagnostic equipment and repair tools.