Diesel Technician - Flexible Schedule, No Weekends

Kalmbach Feeds; Shippensburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Competitive pay

Life coach

Dependent care plan

Beach condo access

Job summary

Kalmbach Feeds is seeking a diesel mechanic to maintain, repair, and overhaul our fleet, including semi-tractors and trailers. You will inspect and test equipment at prescribed intervals and after breakdowns, disassemble worn parts, and fit new ones.

The role is team-oriented, with no weekend work, and offers competitive pay and benefits. A high school diploma and 3–5 years of hands-on experience or a certified diesel mechanic credential are required; Class A CDL is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Diesel Mechanic or 3–5 years hands-on experience.
• Has minimum hand tools for heavy truck repair, major tools supplied.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment to standards set by FMCSA/DOT inspections and safety standards.
• Disassemble and replace worn or broken parts; fit and adjust new parts.
• Inspect and test equipment at prescribed intervals or after malfunction.
• Record all work and parts used in web-based records system; complete paperwork.
• Notifies supervisor of potentially dangerous equipment and corrective action taken.
• May drive facility tow truck to retrieve broken-down vehicles.
• Basic knowledge of hydraulics preferred.
• Team-oriented work with drivers and other mechanics.
• Welding/fabrication experience preferred.

Skills

Teamwork

Air brake certified (preferred)

Hydraulics knowledge

Welding

Tool usage

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Diesel Mechanic

3–5 years hands-on experience

Tools

Hoist

Wrenches

Gauges

Drills

Grinders

Air brake tools

Job description

Kalmbach Feeds is seeking a diesel mechanic to maintain, repair, and overhaul our fleet, including semi-tractors and trailers. You will inspect and test equipment at prescribed intervals and after breakdowns, disassemble worn parts, and fit new ones.

The role is team-oriented, with no weekend work, and offers competitive pay and benefits. A high school diploma and 3–5 years of hands-on experience or a certified diesel mechanic credential are required; Class A CDL is preferred.