Diesel Mechanic

DRB Transport; Shepherd (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms

Paid time off

Time and half pay on major holidays

Call in pay

Full health insurance

Simple IRA

No pay caps

Job summary

DRB Transport in Alma, MI is hiring a diesel mechanic for full-time work with a schedule that includes summer and winter shifts. Expect a starting pay range of $22–$25 per hour, with a stable schedule and home each night on weekdays.

Benefits include uniforms, PTO, holiday OT, call-in pay, health insurance, and a Simple IRA. Applicants should have roughly two years of heavy-duty diesel repair experience, knowledge of suspensions and airbrake systems, and familiarity with diagnostic tools.

Qualifications

• Experience as a diesel mechanic.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting.
• Deadline and detail-oriented.
• Must know airbrake systems and suspensions.
• Electrical diagnosis and brake systems.
• Ability to drive a semi-truck in and out of bays.
• Experience with computer programming and diagnostic tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine services/maintenance to semi trucks and 8 axle trailers
• Use diagnostic tools/software to test components
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections and repairs

Skills

Diesel mechanic experience

Troubleshooting skills

Detail-oriented

Airbrake systems knowledge

Suspensions knowledge

Electrical diagnosis

Diagnostic tools usage

Truck maneuvering in bays

Tools

Diagnostic tools/software

Job description

Alma MI. Full time .Schedule - Summer: M-F 6am-3pm. 1 weekend a month (6am-3pm) and 1 weekend on call.Winter: M-F 6am-3pm and 2 weekends per month (6am-3pm).Must have approx 2 years experience in heavy duty dieselrepair with knowledge of suspensions and electrical.

Entry-level pay ranges from $22-$25 p/hr

We offer

• uniforms
• paid time off
• time and half pay on major holidays
• call in pay
• full health insurance
• simple ira
• no pay caps

Responsibilities:

• Perform routine services/maintenance to semi trucks and 8 axle trailers
• Use diagnostic tools/software to test components
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections and repairs

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a diesel mechanic
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Deadline and detail-oriented
• Must know airbrake systems and suspensions
• Electrical diagnosisDrum/disc brakes
• Ability to drive a semi-truck in and out of bay doors
• Ability to use computer programming and diagnostic tools

Requirements:

• Experience is a must (certification will increase wage)
• Trouble shoot engines and emissions
• Understand airbrake systems
• Be able to fix rear ends and transmissions
• We provide you with full time work and no lay offs. Enjoy a consistent schedule that has you home every night.