Diesel Mechanic Technician

Miller Transportation Group; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid vacation & holidays

Medical, vision, and dental

401(k) with company match

Training programs

Job summary

Miller Transportation Group in Jersey City, NJ, is seeking a Diesel Mechanic Technician or Reefer Technician (ThermoKing) for our Miller Truck Leasing division. Join a family-owned organization with 100+ years of industry presence and an extensive network of maintenance shops.

The role requires 3+ years as a diesel/heavy equipment mechanic, CDL eligibility, and ThermoKing experience. Evening shift from 1:30 PM to 10:00 PM; competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a diesel/mechanic in fleet or heavy equipment.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing Class 1-7 diesel units.
• ThermoKing reefer knowledge is a plus.
• 608 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and reconditioning on trucks (Class 1-8).
• Diagnose, document, and repair engine fault codes using OEM software.
• Repair brakes, steering, suspension, and alignments; service ThermoKing units.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Diesel mechanic experience

ThermoKing reefer familiarity

Diagnostics & warranty procedures

Education

CDL Class A or B eligible

608 Certification preferred

Tools

Hand tools

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 OR Reefer Technician (ThermoKing) for our Miller Truck Leasing division in Jersey City, NJ. 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!

Requirements

You Will:

• Perform routine preventative maintenance and general reconditioning of equipment on Class 1 through Class 8 vehicles. Experience working on ThermoKing Reefer units is ideal
• Diagnose, document, and repair engine fault codes (Company supplied OEM software) following proper warranty procedures
• Repair / Replace brakes, steering components, suspension, and perform alignments. Perform maintenance on ThermoKing Reefer units and perform diagnostics on units - ideally have 608 Certification
• Other duties assigned as required

You Have

• 3+ years working as a diesel mechanic, fleet mechanic, or heavy equipment mechanic (strong B Level Tech)
• Experience or formal training diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining Class 1-7 diesel tractors
• A valid CDL (Class A or B) OR the ability to acquire a Commercial Driver License with the assistance of our trainer
• Hand tools
• Ability to work: Monday - Friday from 1:30 PM until 10:00 PM

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: $36 - $40 Per Hour
• 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

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