Diesel Technician — Field & Shop Diagnostics Pro

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Salinas, CA, seeks an experienced Diesel Mechanic to diagnose, repair, and maintain diesel engines and vehicle systems on-site and in the field. You'll interpret diagnostic results, plan tasks, and ensure safe, timely service.

The role requires owning your tools and a valid CA driver's license (Class A or B preferred; willingness to obtain is acceptable). Expect a hands-on, safety-focused environment with reliable attendance.

Qualifications

• Must have own tools.
• Valid California driver's license required; Class A or B preferred, willingness to obtain is acceptable.
• Safety-focused, with reliable punctuality and attendance.

Responsibilities

• Consult customers and review work orders to evaluate tasks.
• Prepare work plans after scoping issues.
• Run diagnostic tests on diesel engines and interpret results to propose solutions.
• Inspect suspensions, steering, and exhaust systems.
• Repair or replace transmissions, brakes, engines and other components.
• Conduct field visits for emergency or sudden breakdowns.
• Test drive repaired vehicles to assess performance.
• Perform oil changes, wheel balancing, alignments, and brake checks.
• Maintain records of parts inventory and serviced vehicles.

Skills

Diesel engine diagnostics

Diagnostic scan tools

Tools

Diagnostic scan tools

Job description

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Salinas, CA, seeks an experienced Diesel Mechanic to diagnose, repair, and maintain diesel engines and vehicle systems on-site and in the field. You'll interpret diagnostic results, plan tasks, and ensure safe, timely service.

The role requires owning your tools and a valid CA driver's license (Class A or B preferred; willingness to obtain is acceptable). Expect a hands-on, safety-focused environment with reliable attendance.