Diesel Mechanic Technician

Miller Transportation Group; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Shift differential $1/hr

Paid vacation and holidays

Car allowance

Medical, vision, dental insurance

Job summary

Miller Transportation Group, a long-standing family-owned company, is hiring a Diesel Mechanic Technician for Miller Truck Leasing in Albany, NY. The role focuses on maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs for a range of trucks, with a scheduled shift from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM and competitive hourly pay.

We offer comprehensive benefits including insurance, 401(k) with match, life insurance, and paid time off. Own tools required; CDL Class A or B and prior diesel experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a diesel/fleet/heavy equipment mechanic.
• Experience diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining Class 1–7 diesel tractors.
• Own tools and ability to work with limited supervision.
• Evening shift availability (Mon–Fri, 3:00 PM–11:30 PM).

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventative maintenance and general reconditioning of equipment (Class 1–8, incl. refrigeration).
• Diagnose, document, and repair engine fault codes using OEM software per warranty procedures.
• Repair/replace brakes, steering components, suspension, and perform alignments.
• Replace clutches and transmissions as needed.

Skills

Diesel mechanic experience

Own tools

CDL Class A or B

Diagnostics and repair

Education

CDL (Class A or B)

Tools

OEM software diagnostics

Job description

Miller Transportation Group is a rapidly growing leader in the transportation industry and has been family-owned and operated since 1912. With our company headquarters in Mount Holly, New Jersey, we proudly operate several business units as follows:

• Miller Truck Leasing - the largest privately-held truck leasing company on the East Coast. Provides full-service leasing, finance leasing, truck rental, and truck maintenance programs
• Miller Dealerships - Provides car and light truck solutions across the Ford, Lincoln, and Subaru brands
• Miller Dedicated Services - Supports customers in outsourcing their transportation needs by providing vehicles, drivers, fuel, insurance, and overall industry expertise
• Miller Brokerage Services - Provides on-demand capacity solutions through our network of reliable carriers

Miller Transportation Group is immediately hiring a Diesel Mechanic Technician for our Miller Truck Leasing division in Albany, NY. With over 100 years of experience and upwards of 8,000 trucks on the road, Miller currently operates over 40 Diesel Maintenance shops throughout KY, MD, PA, NJ, NY, CT, MA, and NH. Outstanding opportunity to join a family owned and operated business who is large enough to serve but small enough to care!

You Will

• Perform routine preventative maintenance and general reconditioning of equipment on Class 1 through Class 8 vehicles, as well as refrigeration vehicles
• Diagnose, document, and repair engine fault codes (Company supplied OEM software) following proper warranty procedures
• Repair / Replace brakes, steering components, suspension, and perform alignments
• Replace clutches & transmissions

You Have

• Prior experience working as a diesel mechanic, fleet mechanic, or heavy equipment mechanic
• Experience or formal training diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining Class 1-7 diesel tractors
• A valid CDL (Class A or B)
• Have your own tools
• Ability to work:
• Monday - Friday from 3:00 PM until 11:30 PM

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: $28 - 40+ Per Hour
  • $1 Per Hour Shift Differential
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, and Car Allowance
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance with HRA, HSA, and FSA options
• 401(k) with a company provided match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Employee Discounts and an Employee Assistance Program

If you are looking for a great, safe work environment, look no further. Miller Transportation Group consists of Truck Leasing and Rental operations, Automotive Dealerships, and Dedicated Services.

Miller is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with disability or any protected class.

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