Diesel Technician: Incentives, Boots & CDL Support

Allegiance Fire and Rescue; Linden (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentive pay

Boot program $150 annual

CDL renewal costs covered

Job summary

Allegiance Fire and Rescue is seeking a Diesel Technician in Linden, NJ to service and repair heavy trucks and equipment. You will diagnose electrical and mechanical issues, read repair orders, and perform detailed maintenance to ensure safety and reliability.

Responsibilities include installing major components, inspecting safety devices, maintaining a clean work environment, and communicating needed repairs to service staff. A strong mechanical aptitude and valid driver's license are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have 1-2 years experience as a Medium/Heavy Diesel Technician.
• Must possess a full set of personal hand tools.
• Must have completed diesel/ automotive certificate programs or equivalent hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical service on vehicles and equipment including troubleshooting, electrical and diagnostic services
• Read Repair Orders and perform general and detailed repair of all trucks, engines and components
• Install injectors, pistons, liners, cam shafts, cylinder heads, rod & main bearings, oil pans, clutches, fan hubs, differentials, fifth wheels, brakes, change/recharge batteries and replace transmissions and other parts
• Examine protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks, and adjust as needed
• Lubricate moving parts and drive repaired vehicle to verify conformance to specifications and verification repairs
• Advise the Service staff if additional repair work is necessary
• Tag all return warranty parts
• Maintain a neat, orderly, and safe work environment, and handle company tools properly
• Follow safe work practices and procedures, use safety equipment when required, respond to suggestions for working safely and seek assistance when necessary
• Other projects/initiatives as assigned

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Driver's license

Hand tools

Repair orders

Safety awareness

Diesel engine repair

Diesel tech experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational/Technical certification in vehicle repair

Job description

Allegiance Fire and Rescue is seeking a Diesel Technician in Linden, NJ to service and repair heavy trucks and equipment. You will diagnose electrical and mechanical issues, read repair orders, and perform detailed maintenance to ensure safety and reliability.

Responsibilities include installing major components, inspecting safety devices, maintaining a clean work environment, and communicating needed repairs to service staff. A strong mechanical aptitude and valid driver's license are essential.