Diesel Mechanic

Peterbilt Truck Parts & Equipment; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental

Vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off

HSA with employer contribution

Job summary

Peterbilt Truck Parts & Equipment in Sparks, NV is seeking a Diesel Mechanic to join its team. The ideal candidate will be detail‑oriented, communicative, dependable, and capable of handling multiple projects with shifting priorities.

You will perform diagnostics, oil changes, alignments, brake checks, and repairs on heavy trucks, while maintaining service records and coordinating with service advisors. Swing shift details apply.

Qualifications

• Must have at least one year of verifiable employment.
• Experience in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Heavy‑duty truck experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Preparing work orders and communicating with service advisors.
• Running diagnostic tests on diesel engines and interpreting results.
• Completing oil changes, wheel balancing, alignment, and brake checks.
• Inspecting vehicle systems including suspensions, steering, and exhausts.
• Repairing or replacing transmissions, brakes, engines and related parts.
• Conducting field visits in emergencies or breakdowns.
• Test driving repaired vehicles to gauge performance.
• Maintaining records of parts inventory and serviced vehicles.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Detail oriented

Truck experience

Job description

Job Description

We are looking to hire a reliable and talented person to join our team as a Diesel Mechanic. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, have excellent communication skills, possess strong organizational skills, be self‑motivated, and be dependable. This person must also be comfortable working on multiple projects at once; enjoy challenging tasks and be able to handle changing priorities.

Job Duties

• Preparing work orders and communicating with service advisors
• Running diagnostic tests on diesel engines and interpreting the results to offer suitable solutions
• Completing oil changes, wheel balancing, alignment, and brake checks
• Inspecting vehicle systems, including suspensions, steering, and exhausts
• Repairing or replacing vehicle transmissions, brakes, engines, and other associated parts
• Conducting field visits in the case of an emergency or sudden breakdown
• Test driving repaired vehicles to gauge their performance
• Maintaining records of parts inventory and serviced vehicles
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must have at least one year of verifiable employment
• Experience working in a busy, fast-paced environment
• Mechanic experience is preferred but not required
• Heavy‑duty truck experience is a plus
• Experience in Customer Service
• Communication skills

Job Details

Full-time position, Swing shift: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM, Monday‑Saturday.

Non‑exempt position.

Pay Scale

• Apprentice: $20.00 – $27.00
• Tech I: $27.00 – $31.00
• Tech II: $31.00 – $36.00
• Tech III: $36.00 – $40.00
• Tech IV: $40.00 – $45.00

Swing shift receives $2.00/Hour Shift Differential.

Benefits

• 60% employer‑paid medical for employees and dependents
• HSA with an annual employer contribution up to $1,800
• Dental
• Vision
• Employer paid Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• AFLAC – Accident, Hospital, Critical and Cancer
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match
• Paid Time Off
• 8 Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to an actual or perceived race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.