Diesel Mechanic

ZipRecruiter; San Buenaventura (Ventura) (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials provider in Southern California is hiring experienced Diesel Mechanics for their fleet maintenance team. Responsibilities include engine maintenance, repairs on heavy-duty trucks, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess experience with air brakes, hydraulics, and have a commitment to quality service.

Benefits

Affordable PPO/HMO health insurance plans

Company-paid Dental and Vision for employees

401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

Paid holidays and vacations

Direct deposit and weekly payroll

Paid overtime and referral program

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience working on heavy-duty trucks and equipment.
• Knowledge of concrete mixer trucks is a plus.
• Available for overtime and swing shifts if needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform engine and emission maintenance, and repairs on trucks.
• Diagnose and repair heating and air conditioning systems in vehicles.
• Ensure fleet compliance with DOT regulations and safety standards.

Skills

Knowledge of air brakes and tires

Training in hydraulics and electrical systems

Understanding of drive train systems

Job description

Holliday Rock is seeking experienced Diesel Mechanics to join our fleet maintenance team. The Diesel Mechanic performs engine and emission maintenance, repairs on trucks and equipment, and can also handle drive train components, suspension, and steering systems repairs on heavy-duty trucks. Experience with concrete mixer trucks is a plus.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Remove components for repair or replacement such as injectors, starters, water pumps, radiators, and brakes.
• Maintain knowledge of vehicle engines, emission systems, transmission, hydraulic, and electrical systems for preventive and repair maintenance both on-site and on the road.
• Perform engine chassis repair and maintenance.
• Maintain and repair vehicle body control systems, including hydraulics and electrical systems.
• Diagnose and repair heating and air conditioning systems in vehicles.
• Operate welding tools safely to repair heavy equipment efficiently.
• Identify malfunctions using electronic diagnostic tools.
• Ensure fleet compliance with DOT regulations and safety standards, including preventive maintenance.
• Knowledge of concrete ready-mix trucks, pneumatic trucks and trailers, Cummins engines, and emission systems.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Available for overtime and swing shifts as needed.
• At least 2 years of experience working on heavy-duty trucks and equipment.
• Knowledge of air brakes and tires.
• Training in hydraulics and electrical systems.
• Training in suspension, steering, and wheel-end components.
• Understanding of drive train systems.

Benefits

• Affordable PPO/HMO health insurance plans.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance.
• Company-paid Dental and Vision for employees.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
• Paid holidays and vacations.
• Direct deposit and weekly payroll.
• Paid overtime and referral program.

Holliday Rock has been a leader in the Southern California construction materials industry for over 85 years. We are committed to providing our customers with high-quality concrete, asphalt, aggregates, and exceptional customer service.