Diesel Technician - CDL

Cogent Talent Solutions; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 41,328 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Welfare

Vision

Dental

Union Pension

Paid vacation

Holidays

Weekly pay

Job summary

Cogent Talent Solutions is seeking a Diesel Service Tech/Mechanic for the 2nd shift (3:30 PM to Midnight) in the St. Louis area. This role offers union wages and benefits through Machinist District 9, with a Monday–Friday work week and 8.5-hour shifts including a 30-minute lunch.

The position starts on days and moves to nights after 90 days, with pay increases each September. The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of diesel/heavy equipment experience, a CDL-B (CDL-A preferred), and strong

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of diesel or heavy equipment maintenance and repair experience.
• CDL-B license required; CDL-A preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of diesel engines, electrical systems, and related mechanisms.
• Proficient with maintenance tools and repair equipment.
• Must furnish own tools; able to read work orders and plan tasks.

Responsibilities

• Consult with customers and review work orders to determine tasks.
• Prepare work plans after scoping issues.
• Run diagnostic tests and interpret results to propose solutions.
• Inspect vehicle systems (suspension, steering, exhaust).
• Repair or replace transmissions, brakes, engines, and other parts.
• Conduct field visits for emergencies or breakdowns.
• Test drive vehicles to assess performance.
• Perform oil changes, coolant service, AC checks, and brake inspections.
• Maintain records of parts and serviced vehicles.
• Keep work area organized and compliant with waste/environment standards.

Skills

Diesel engine knowledge

Diagnostic testing

Tools proficiency

CDL-B license

CDL-A preferred

Electrical system knowledge

Team collaboration

Tools

MaxxTraxx knowledge

Diesel diagnostic software

Job description

Diesel Service Tech/Mechanic

Our client, a family-owned truck repair is an operated Union Diesel Repair Shop serving the St. Louis areafor over 80 years. Currently being run by the 4th generaon of Schroeders. We are currently looking forDiesel Mechanics for our 2nd shift, 3:30 to Midnight.Monday through Friday work week, Union wages and Benefits via Machinist District 9.

Dues & Responsibilities:

• Consulting the customer and reading work orders to evaluate the tasks required
• Preparing work plans after fully scoping out the issues
• Running diagnostic tests on diesel engines and interpreting the results to offer suitable solutions
• Inspecting vehicle systems, including suspensions, steering and exhausts
• Repairing or replacing vehicle transmissions, brakes, engines, and other associated parts
• Conducting field visits in the case of an emergency or sudden breakdown
• Test driving repaired vehicles to gauge their performance
• Completing oil changes, coolant service, AC evaluation, and brake checks
• Maintaining records of parts inventory and serviced vehicles
• Ensure the job area is organized and clean, including meeng necessary standards for waste disposal and environmental protection.

Job Requirements:

• At least 4 years of diesel or heavy equipment maintenance and repair experience.
• A valid driver's license; Must have CDL -B (CDL-A strongly preferred)
• Advanced knowledge of a vehicle, its electrical system, and the mechanisms of a diesel engine (Hi railand hydraulic knowledge is Preferred)
• In-depth knowledge of diesel engine components and operational mechanisms
• Superior knowledge of maintenance tools and repair equipment
• Comfortable using mechanical and electrical power tools
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Keen attention to detail
• Basic knowledge of computer systems and other relevant electronics (MaxxTraxx knowledge ispreferred)
• Proficiency in the use of diesel engine diagnostic soware
• Good interpersonal skills
• Effective collaboration and communication skills
• Must furnish own tools.

Physical Requirements:

• Work inside an open floor plan shop
• Daily exposure to dirt, oils, smells, and sounds, related to standard mechanics' shop.
• Must be able to lift, handle, meet ladder safety requirements.
• Must be able to lift 50+ lbs. regularly.
• Must be able to work at heights of 0-20 ft.
• Must be able to bend, stand, sit, crawl, lay, climb, and li throughout each day.
• Required to stand, walk, and sit frequently. Required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel or crouch to access vehicle areas.

Additional Informaon

• We provide an excellent compensation package through District 9 International Association of Machinists & Aerospace, Local 777
• Health and Welfare, Vision, Dental, Union Pension
• Paid vacation (5 days aer first anniversary) & holidays (9 days per year)
• 8.5-hour workdays, 30 minutes unpaid lunch.
• Weekly Pay

$31.81 - $31.81 an hour

• Position will start on days and then move to nights (with pay increase) after 90 days.
• $.50 increase every September.
• CDL- Class A + $.25 per hr.
• 2nd Shift = $.45 per hr.