Diesel Technician II: Heavy-Duty Truck Diagnostics & Repairs

FleetPride; Denver (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay with monthly bonuses based

Full benefits & retirement enrollment

Paid vacation and sick time

Holiday pay and PPE

Job summary

FleetPride is hiring a Technician II to master preventive maintenance and perform diagnostics and repairs on heavy‑duty trucks and trailers in a non‑climate controlled shop. The role emphasizes safety, productivity, and high‑quality service.

Qualified candidates have a Diesel Technology Associate degree, 3+ years of class 7/8 truck experience, welding ability and an airbrake certification, plus tools provided by the employee to complete repairs.

Qualifications

• Diesel Technology Associate degree required.
• 3+ years of experience with class 7 & 8 trucks.
• Experience repairing 53’ trailers.
• Welding experience.
• Airbrake certification.
• Must provide hand tools, air tools, and toolbox.

Responsibilities

• Examine vehicles to determine extent of damage or malfunction(s).
• Provide customers with preventative maintenance solution, whenever appropriate.
• Maintain 80% productivity.
• Prevent comebacks.
• Perform inspections and preventative maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
• Repair, reline, replace, and adjust brakes (air, hydraulic, electric and brake accessories).
• Test drive vehicles and test components using proper equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair suspension systems including leaf and coil spring systems, and Hendrickson walking beam type suspension systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, exhaust systems, steering systems, air conditioning, PTO”S and custom exhaust systems.
• Adjust, remove and replace clutches and drivelines.
• Troubleshoot and repair fuel tanks, fifth wheels, trailer hitches, pintle hooks, auxiliary axles and frames.
• Perform tandem alignment, front axle king pin and bushing repairs.
• Perform basic aluminum and steel wire welding.
• Utilize machinery in order to repair or fabricate any driveshaft.
• File, grind, sand and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.
• Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical window and seat operating equipment and trim to gain access to vehicle bodies and fenders.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.

Skills

Welding

Airbrake certified

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

Diesel Technology Associates degree

Tools

Hand tools

Air tools

Toolbox

Job description

FleetPride is hiring a Technician II to master preventive maintenance and perform diagnostics and repairs on heavy‑duty trucks and trailers in a non‑climate controlled shop. The role emphasizes safety, productivity, and high‑quality service.

Qualified candidates have a Diesel Technology Associate degree, 3+ years of class 7/8 truck experience, welding ability and an airbrake certification, plus tools provided by the employee to complete repairs.