Diesel Technician

Fraley & Schilling, Inc.; Red Bank (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

HSA with Employer Match

ESOP

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Fraley & Schilling, Inc. in Lexington, SC is seeking a skilled diesel maintenance technician. The role focuses on performing comprehensive mechanical maintenance on commercial trucks to ensure safety and efficient operation.

You will inspect, diagnose, and repair a wide range of systems, conduct test drives, and maintain detailed service records while controlling costs through warranties and options. The position offers full-time hours in Lexington.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred in a technical field.
• Minimum 5 years in diesel maintenance.
• Proficiency with truck maintenance software (Paccar, Davie, Cummins, Wabco, Bendix, Freightliner).
• Ability to provide 3 professional references.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanic maintenance on commercial motor vehicles to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Inspect vehicles, diagnose worn or damaged parts, and conduct test drives to verify performance.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs; replace components such as brakes, axles, steering, electrical, and engine parts.
• Maintain vehicle records and keep shop equipment operating; use warranty and parts options to contain costs.
• Keep vehicles ready for service by documenting missing parts and uncleanliness.

Skills

Diagnostics software

Conestoga repairs

Welding

Forklift operation

Dolly legs & doors

Crossmembers & bogies

Preventive maintenance

Education

Associate degree (technical school)

5+ years in diesel maintenance

Tools

Paccar software

Davie software

Cummins software

Wabco

Bendix

Freightliner software

Job description

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Full Time Lexington, SC, US

Fraley & Schilling

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.
• Ability to provide 3 professional references

Job Type: Full-Time

• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) andEmployer Matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity Coverage
• 401(k) and EmployerMatching
• Paid Time Off

Schedule: Monday - Friday

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.