Diesel Technician

Fraley & Schilling, Inc.; Muscle Shoals (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Fraley and Schilling Muscle Shoals is seeking a Diesel Technician to perform a variety of mechanic maintenance on commercial motor vehicles. The role ensures trucks and equipment are prepared safely and efficiently, with inspections, diagnostics, and preventive maintenance forming core duties.

The position requires repairing major components, conducting test drives, and maintaining accurate service records.

Qualifications

• Experience diagnosing and programming changes with specified diagnostic tools.
• Prefer Associate degree from technical school.
• 5+ years in Diesel Maintenance field.
• Experience with Paccar, Davie, Cummins, Wabco, Bendix, Freightliner software.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on commercial motor vehicles.
• Inspect vehicles to determine condition and identify worn parts.
• Repair or replace major components and systems (engine, A/C, brakes, electrical, etc.).
• Conduct test drives to verify performance and adjust controls.
• Maintain vehicle records and shop documentation.

Skills

Diagnostics software

Conestoga repairs

Welding (metal & aluminum)

Forklift operation

Dolly legs & doors

Crossmembers & bogies repair

Preventive maintenance & DOT Inspe.

Education

Associate degree (technical school)

Tools

Insight

Diagnostic link

Bendix

Wabco

Job description

Diesel Technician

Fraley and Schilling Muscle Shoals, Alabama, United States

About this position

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus Must meet performance goals and measurements. Pay-out over 6 month period.

Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of mechanic maintenance on commercial motor vehicles. The primary goal is to ensure trucks and equipment are prepared safely and efficiently. Additional duties include monitoring equipment daily, performing basic cleanings, reset equipment for coming days and complete repairs for continued production.

Determine vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts.

Keep equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules

Correct vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major parts or systems. Such as: A/C components, Cab and Body components, Gauges, Axles, Brake components, Steering components, Suspension components, Tires, Wheels, Drive train, Clutch, Transmission, Electrical, Charging components, Cranking components, Ignition components, Lighting components, Air Intake components, Cooling components, Exhaust components, Fuel components, Engine components, Vehicle coupling components, and APU’s.

Verify vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.

Maintain vehicle appearance by documenting missing parts, damages, and uncleanliness.

Maintain vehicle records by annually performing services and repairs.

Keep shop equipment operating by following operating instructions and handling with respect

Contain costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options

Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulation publications.

Enhance maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Skills & Qualifications

Proficient computer skills and ability to use computer programs for diagnosing and programming changes (Insight, Diagnostic link, Bendix, Wabco)

Knowledge of Conestoga repairs

Ability to weld metal and aluminum

Ability to operate a forklift

Ability to rebuild dolly legs and doors

Ability to replace crossmembers and repair bogies

Must be able to perform preventative maintenance and DOT inspections.

Education & Experience

Prefer Associate degree from technical school

5 or more years experience in the Diesel Maintenance field

Experience with computer software maintenance with Paccar, Davie, Cummins, Wabco, Bendix, Freightliner.

Physical Demands

Stand

Constantly

Climb

Occasionally

Walk

Constantly

Occasionally

Sit

Frequently

Squat/Kneel

Occasionally

Manually Manipulate

Frequently

Occasionally

Frequently

Grasp

Occasionally

Reach Above Shoulder

Occasionally

Speak

Frequently

Lift/Carry Push/Pull

10 lbs or less

Frequently

10 lbs or less

Frequently

11 lbs - 20 lbs

Occasionally

11 lbs - 20 lbs

Occasionally

21 lbs - 50 lbs

Occasionally

21 lbs - 50 lbs

Occasionally

51 lbs - 100 lbs

N/A

51 lbs - 100 lbs

N/A

100 lbs or more

N/A

100 lbs or more

N/A

(Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position

(Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hours/day)

(Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hours/day)

(Constantly) Position requires this activity 67% or more time (5.5+ hours/day)

Military Veterans are encouraged to apply

Fraley and Schilling provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.