Diesel Technician

Superior Ready Mix, LP.; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

Superior Ready Mix is a CalPortland Company seeking a Diesel Mechanic in Escondido, CA. The role involves safely repairing commercial trucks and equipment in shop and on road calls, with maintenance and diagnostics as core duties.

Base hourly range is $30.00–$35.00. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and retirement plans. Prioritize safety and teamwork in a dynamic shop environment.

Qualifications

• Must have own tools.
• Mechanical experience with commercial vehicles.
• Diesel engine troubleshooting skills.
• Fabrication with welders and gas torch systems.

Responsibilities

• Service equipment according to a planned schedule and in a timely manner.
• Troubleshoot, repair and clean commercial trucks and equipment.
• Check and repair equipment write-ups based on safety and PM issues.
• Maintain documentation on repairs and communicate status to shop manager and dispatch.
• Assist in maintaining parts inventory and organize parts.
• Work safely and report incidents/injuries to management.
• Attend safety meetings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Diesel mechanic

Own tools

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Fabrication/Welding

Safety compliance

Communication

Tools

Welding

Gas torch

Job description

Superior Ready Mix is A CalPortland Company

The Diesel Mechanic is responsible for safely and properly repairing commercial trucks and various equipment in the repair shop setting and out on road calls.

We’re proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at Superior. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. All regular full time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental and vision plans. Other benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and retirement program. The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.

The base hourly range for this role is between $30.00- $35.00 per hour. This range is not inclusive of our discretionary bonus or equity package. When determining a candidate’s compensation, we consider a number of factors, including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data.

Superior Ready-Mix Materials Company is committed to employing a diverse workforce. You will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. You also have the right to be free from discrimination for medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The Company may at any time, in its sole discretion, modify or vary from anything stated in this job description, with or without notice.

Responsibilities

• Service equipment according to a planned schedule and in a timely manner
• Troubleshoot, repair and clean commercial trucks and equipment which may include removal of concrete buildup
• Check, prioritize and repair equipment write-ups based on safety issues, customer service issues, PM issues and less critical issues
• Keeps documentation on all repairs and consistently communicates status of downed vehicles to shop manager and dispatch
• Assists in maintaining accurate parts inventory by keeping parts in their designated place and recording parts removed
• Responsible for working in a safe manner, reporting all incidents/injuries to management as soon as they occur
• Attends safety meetings as scheduled by management
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Conditions of Employment: Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre‑employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require FMCSA regulated on‑going drug and alcohol testing.

Requirements

• Must have own tools
• Mechanical experience working on commercial vehicles
• Diesel engine troubleshooting skills with various engine manufacturers
• Experience with basic fabrication, use and application of welders and gas torch systems
• Experience performing preventative maintenanceAble to work both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Physical Requirements: climbing, stooping, bending, squatting, twisting, pushing, pulling, frequent lifting of 50 pounds, occasional lifting of 75 to 100 pounds, stretching, driving/sitting, using pneumatic and power tools
• Ability to work in extremes of hot and cold weather and wet environments
• Current Commercial Driver’s License preferred