Diesel Mechanic Technician

Miller Transportation Group; Florence Township (NJ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with shift differentia

Paid vacation & holidays

Medical, vision, dental with HRA/HSA/F

401(k) with company match

Employee discounts and EAP

Career advancement and training, NJ Em

Job summary

Miller Transportation Group in Florence, NJ is seeking a Diesel Mechanic Technician for our Miller Truck Leasing division. The company, family-owned since 1912, operates 40+ maintenance shops and over 8,000 trucks nationwide, offering stability and growth opportunities.

The role involves routine maintenance, diagnosing engine faults, and performing brake, steering, suspension, and transmission work on Class 1–8 vehicles. A CDL is required or can be obtained with company trainer assistance.

Qualifications

• Experience as fleet, diesel, or heavy equipment mechanic.
• Diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of Class 1-7 diesel tractors.
• Valid CDL or ability to obtain CDL with trainer assistance.
• Hand tools required.
• Shift is 3:00 PM–11:30 PM.
• ThermoKing Reefer experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventative maintenance and general reconditioning of equipment on Class 1 through Class 8 vehicles.
• Diagnose, document, and repair engine fault codes using company OEM software.
• Repair/replace brakes, steering components, suspension, and perform alignments.
• Replace clutches and transmissions.

Skills

Fleet mechanic

Diesel mechanic

Heavy equipment mechanic

CDL optional

Hand tools

ThermoKing experience

Job description

Miller Transportation Group is a rapidly growing leader in the transportation industry and has been family-owned and operated since 1912. With 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 Florence, NJ. With over 100 years of experience and upwards of 8,000 trucks on the road, Miller currently operates 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!

Requirements

• Perform routine preventative maintenance and general reconditioning of equipment on Class 1 through Class 8 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 Will

• Prior experience as a fleet mechanic, diesel mechanic, or heavy equipment mechanic
• Experience or formal training diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining Class 1-7 diesel tractors
• A valid CDL, or the ability to acquire a CDL with the assistance of our trainer
• Hand tools
• Ability to work: Monday - Friday from 3:00 PM until 11:30 PM
• ThermoKing Reefer experience is desired, but not a requirement

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: $34-$40 per hour + Shift Differentials
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance with HRA, HSA, and FSA options
• 401(k) with a company provided match
• Employee Discounts and an Employee Assistance Program
• Career Advancement Opportunities for Technicians at all levels
• Robust in-person and online training programs, including NJ Emissions Training

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