Diesel Technician 1

Boyd Bros. Transportation; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd Bros. Transportation is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support our fleet maintenance operations in Birmingham, AL. You will diagnose, repair, and maintain diesel tractors and trailers to ensure safety and reliability, with emphasis on DOT compliance and thorough documentation.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years on heavy equipment, own a full tool set, and can lift up to 100 lbs. This full-time role offers a fast-paced environment and opportunities to advance within the

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least three years of experience working on heavy equipment.
• Own and use a complete set of diagnostic and repair tools.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and air system issues.
• High paced, fast environment with quick turnaround expectations.
• Perform advanced preventative maintenance and component replacements.
• Support complex repairs in collaboration with Supervisor/Lead.
• Work in conditions with extreme temperatures beyond ambient.
• Assist with inspection preparation and defect correction.
• Utilize diagnostic tools and schematics to troubleshoot vehicle systems.
• Ensure repairs and maintenance meet DOT regulations and compliance standards.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and repair documentation.
• Follow all safety, quality, and company maintenance standards.

Skills

Heavy equipment experience

Tool ownership

Physical strength

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

3+ years heavy equipment experience

Tools

Complete set of tools

Job description

Maintenance Technician, Tractor & Trailer Summary

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support fleet maintenance operations. This role is responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining diesel equipment and trailers to ensure operational safety, DOT compliance, and fleet reliability.

Your Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair intermediate mechanical, electrical, and air system issues
• High paced, fast environment with expectations for quick turnaround.
• Perform advanced preventative maintenance and component replacements
• Support complex repairs in collaboration with the Supervisor and/or Lead
• Ability to work in temperatures that exceed more than 30 degrees hotter or colder than the outside temperature.
• Assist with inspection preparation and defect correction
• Utilize diagnostic tools and schematics to troubleshoot vehicle systems
• Ensure all repairs and maintenance meet DOT regulations and compliance standards
• Maintain accurate maintenance and repair documentation
• Follow all safety, quality, and company maintenance standards

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma, or equivalent, and at least three (3) years of experience working on heavy equipment. An equivalent amount of education and experience may be considered.
• Tool Ownership// Must own and utilize a complete set of tools required for performing all maintenance and repair tasks.
  • Ability to lift 75-100 lbs.
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time.

The pay range for this role is 28.00-32.00 per hour.

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