Diesel Technician

Hogan Transportation; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Hogan Transportation, a long-standing North American transport and logistics company, seeks a skilled technician to perform maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on tractor and truck equipment. The role involves DOT inspections, component replacement, and road testing to ensure safe operation.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with braking systems, electrical systems, HVAC, and instruments, plus strong teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• In-depth knowledge of all hand, air and power tools required.
• Basic welding and oxy/acetylene cutting knowledge.
• Extensive diagnostic and repair knowledge of trucks/trailers.
• Clean MVR.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides preventive maintenance and DOT inspections.
• Diagnoses and repairs tractors and trucks per policies and procedures.
• Identifies parts and components for repair; replaces as needed.
• Removes broken parts and replaces with new or reconditioned parts.
• Road tests vehicles to diagnose issues and ensure safe operation.
• Uses hydraulic jacks to raise equipment.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Hand, air & power tools

Welding & oxy/acetylene cutting

Diagnostic & repair knowledge

Written & verbal communication

Teamwork

Hydraulic jacks usage

Education

High school education or GED

Tools

Hydraulic jacks

Job description

Hogan is now part of the Enterprise Mobility portfolio of brands. As part of the Enterprise Mobility portfolio of brands, Hogan is excited to provide our employees with access to enhanced benefits, resources, and career opportunities. Hogan Transportation is a 100-year-old full-service transportation and logistics company operating throughout North America. Through its transportation, logistics, truck leasing and fleet maintenance operations, Hogan provides customized solutions backed by a tradition of unparalleled service, first-class equipment, and advanced technology. From the relationship-driven service we deliver every day to the communities we support through our giving efforts, team members like you are what make our business thrive.

Job Summary

Provides required maintenance, including diagnosis and repair for Hogan tractor and truck equipment. Includes the removal, replacement and repair of any an all components of the tractor or truck.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides preventive maintenance and DOT Inspection using the correct procedures and guidelines.
• Diagnoses and repairs tractors and trucks using well-established policies and procedures, as well as hand and power tools; this includes, but is not limited to, various types of braking systems (hydraulic, air, disc), electrical systems, clutches, air conditioning and heating systems and instruments and gauges, steering mechanisms, wheels, tires, batteries.
• Identifies parts and/or systems for repair; repairs or replaces, as appropriate.
• Removes broken parts and replaces with new or reconditioned parts.
• Road tests vehicles to diagnosis issues and ensure a safe operating vehicle.
• Uses hydraulic jacks to raise equipment.
• Other duties as required.

Requirements

• High school education or GED
• In-depth knowledge of all hand, air and power tools required for this industry
• Basic understanding and knowledge of welding and Oxy/Acetylene cutting procedures
• Overall complete knowledge with comprehensive truck/trailer repair.
• Extensive diagnostic and repair knowledge.
• Clean MVR
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.

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

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

C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day)