Diesel Mechanic Technician

Hunter Truck; Town of Henrietta (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Truck is hiring a Diesel Mechanic Technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain diesel-powered vehicles at our Rochester, NY location. This is a full-time daytime position with a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 for expert and master-level technicians.

You will work across a range of duties from minor repairs to major overhauls, collaborate with parts and other technicians, and stay current with manufacturer bulletins while following safety policies.

Qualifications

• Entry to senior technicians: up to 3 years to 5+ years in the field.
• Valid Driver’s License required; must meet insurability standards.
• Regular physical requirements including lifting up to 100 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain diesel-powered vehicles.
• Perform minor to advanced repairs per repair order.
• Diagnose causes of malfunctions; follow supervisor directions.
• Assist other technicians on major repairs.
• Keep work area clean and organized; road test as required.
• Follow safety policies and stay current with manufacturer bulletins.

Skills

Diagnose malfunctions

Repair diesel vehicles

Electrical systems

Safety compliance

Education

One-year certificate/college training

Tools

HVAC/electrical repair tools

Diagnostics tools

Job description

NOW HIRING: Diesel Mechanic Technician - All Skill Levels!

At Hunter Truck, our people are the driving force behind our success. As one of the largest Peterbilt dealer groups in the country, we combine the resources and opportunities of a growing organization with a culture where people are empowered to make an impact. With twenty-eight locations across Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, and West Virginia, we offer the scale, support, and career opportunities to help you take your career to the next level.

Come build your career with a team that invests in you from day one.

POSITION AT A GLANCE

Location: Rochester, NY

Position Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Daylight Hours

Address: 472 Summit Point Dr, Henrietta, NY 14467

Sign-On Bonus: Earn up to $5,000 for Expert and Master-Level Diesel Technicians!

What You’ll Do

As a Diesel Mechanic Technician, you’ll be diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining diesel-powered vehicles and equipment.

• Perform minor to advanced repairs as outlined on the repair order
• Diagnose causes of malfunctions and complete repairs as directed by a supervisor
• Assist other technicians on major repairs
• Communicate with the parts department to obtain needed parts
• Save and tag warranty or customer-requested parts
• Examine vehicles for additional safety or service needs
• Document all work performed and recommended, including warranty information
• Road test vehicles as required or refer to test technician
• Keep work area, service truck, and customer vehicles clean and organized
• Report machinery defects or malfunctions to supervisor
• Stay current on manufacturer technical bulletins
• Follow all federal, state, and local regulations, and adhere to Hunter Truck safety policies

Expert To Master Levels Will Also

• Handle complex mechanical and electrical issues with minimal supervision
• Performs electrical and/or air conditioning system repairs.
• Performs major component repairs and/or overhauls

What You Bring

• Education & Experience: We’re hiring technicians at all experience levels—from entry-level candidates with up to 3 years of experience to highly skilled professionals with 5+ years in the field.
• Certificates & Licenses: Valid Driver’s License required; must meet company insurability standards.A one-year certificate from a college or vocational/technical school, or an equivalent combination of education and hands‑on experience, is preferred.
• Physical Requirements: Regular standing and use of hands; frequent walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; regularly lift/move up to 50 lbs , frequently up to 100 lbs , and occasionally more than 100 lbs. Vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

WHY WORK WITH US

• Your hard work earns real rewards with competitive pay and bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package to keep you and your family covered - including medical, dental, vision, FSA and a variety of optional benefits!
• 401(k) with company match because your future matters
• Competitive Paid Time Off and paid holidays!
• Your success is our priority. We offer training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities
• A supportive, team first culture where you’re never just a number
• A legacy of stability in a company that is family‑owned and trusted since 1938

Hunter Truck is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all employees.