Diesel Technician A — Inspections, Repairs & Diagnostics

Virginia Transportation Corp; Tennessee; On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401k with company match

Life insurance

Uniform allowance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Fleet Direct Truck and Trailer Sales in Tennessee is seeking an experienced Technician A to support the second shift, performing inspections, maintenance and repairs on diesel equipment and trucks.

You will diagnose issues, estimate time and materials, follow safety procedures, and coordinate with the Lead Mechanic. A CDL and welding cert are preferred but not required; 5+ years with hydraulics is ideal; apply to join a team dedicated to reliability and quality service.

Qualifications

• Class A CDL preferred but not required.
• Certified welder preferred but not required.
• 5+ years in class 8 tractor truck maintenance with hydraulics.
• Proficient in electronic diagnostics Cummins and PACCAR.
• Experience with Peterbilt chassis a plus.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and safety.
• Computer literacy: Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Perform proficient inspection, diagnosis and repair of assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Provide guidance to maintenance staff as needed.
• Inspect quality of outside repairs and assess damage for repairs.
• Conduct safety checks on trucks.
• Estimate time and material costs for repairs.
• Maintain communication with Lead Mechanic and team.
• Keep shop equipment operating and stocked.
• Contain costs by evaluating parts and warranty options.
• Keep inventory of supplies and reorder as needed.
• Update knowledge through training and publications.
• Occasionally perform service calls for breakdowns.
• Maintain clean, safe work area per OSHA standards and procedures.

Skills

CDL Class A

Diesel maintenance

Hydraulics

Cummins/PACCAR diag

Peterbilt chassis

DOT compliance

MS Excel/Outlook

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Cummins Diagnostics

PACCAR Diagnostics

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fleet Direct Truck and Trailer Sales in Tennessee is seeking an experienced Technician A to support the second shift, performing inspections, maintenance and repairs on diesel equipment and trucks.

You will diagnose issues, estimate time and materials, follow safety procedures, and coordinate with the Lead Mechanic. A CDL and welding cert are preferred but not required; 5+ years with hydraulics is ideal; apply to join a team dedicated to reliability and quality service.