Diesel Technician / Mechanic - Coburg, OR

Freightliner Northwest; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus (2k)

Enhanced signing bonus (3k)

Job summary

Gordon Truck Centers in Coburg, OR is seeking experienced Diesel Technicians to join our team. You’ll diagnose, repair, and maintain heavy-duty engines, transmissions, brakes, and air systems in a fast-paced shop setting.

Evening shift options and flexible schedules, with signing bonuses based on experience and OEM certifications. We provide training, modern facilities, and a safety‑conscious work environment.

Qualifications

• Diesel technician or heavy-duty mechanical experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Quality-Focused Workmanship.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Run diagnostic tests and analyze results.
• Repair or replace engines, steering, transmissions, and braking systems.
• Work knowledge of engines, transmissions, differential, A/C and suspensions.
• Read schematics for electrical and air systems.
• Test equipment after repair to ensure proper performance.
• Ensure shop cleanliness and safety.
• Work as part of a team delivering quality workmanship.

Skills

Diesel diagnostics

Mechanical repair

Troubleshooting

Read schematics

Education

Diesel Technician Certification (OEM)

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Diesel Technicians — Join Our Coburg, OR Gordon Truck Centers Team!

Put your skills to work. Build your career. Enjoy a schedule that works for you.

We’re looking for skilled Diesel Technicians to join our team! If you have strong diagnostic and mechanical skills and take pride in keeping diesel equipment running safely and efficiently, we want to hear from you.

Evening Shift — Schedule Flexibility!

We understand that one schedule doesn’t work for everyone. Qualified candidates hired for the evening shift may have the option to choose the schedule that best fits their needs.

• Five 8-hour shifts, or
• Four 10-hour shifts

That means you can choose the schedule that works best for your lifestyle while doing work you’re proud of.

Effective 9/28/2026
$2,000 signing bonus with 3-5 years of diesel industry experience & OEM certifications Or $3,000 enhanced signing bonus with 6+ years of experience and OEM certs!

• Run diagnostic tests and analyze results.
• Repair or replace vehicle engines, steering mechanisms, transmissions, and braking systems efficiently and accurately.
• Working knowledge of engines, transmissions, differential, A/C and suspensions.
• Determine unit condition by conducting inspections & diagnostic tests, identifying deficiencies.
• Able to read schematics for electrical and air systems.
• Develop technical skills through training opportunities.
• Test equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications; make necessary adjustments if required.
• Ensure the cleanliness of the shop.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and professional work environment.
• Work as part of a team while delivering quality workmanship.

What We’re Looking For

• Diesel technician or heavy-duty mechanical experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Quality-Focused Workmanship.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to safety and quality.

At GTC, you will be working with cutting-edge industry technologies. With the help of a team you can rely on and training to build your skill sets, we’ll coach and encourage you every step of the way in well equipped, safe facilities where you’re empowered to do what’s right - whether you’re performing routine maintenance or complete engine overhauls.

Effective 9/28/2026
$2,000 signing bonus with 3-5 years of diesel industry experience & OEM certifications Or $3,000 enhanced signing bonus with 6+ years of experience and OEM certs!

Ready to Put Your Diesel Skills in Gear?

If you’re an experienced Diesel Technician looking for competitive opportunities, a great team, and evening-shift scheduling flexibility.

Your skills matter. Your schedule matters. Your next opportunity starts here at GORDON.

About GTC

Helping customers satisfy their transportation needs since 1986, Gordon Truck Centers, Inc. (GTC) is an expanded network of 19 dealerships doing business as Gordon Truck Centers, Freightliner Northwest, Western Star Northwest, TrailerCraft, Western Mountain Bus, and Freightliner of Hawaii. As a full-service Freightliner, Western Star, Wilson Trailer dealership family, GTC can sell, finance, insure and service commercial trucks for medium and heavy-duty applications.

GTC General Benefits Description

Gordon Truck Centers, Inc. provides a healthcare plan that covers medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits for eligible employees as well as a basic group term life insurance policy and employee assistance program (EAP). Eligible employees can enroll in our company Health Savings Account (HSA). Tuition reimbursement and profit sharing are available for employees.

For retirement savings, GTC offers traditional pre-tax 401(k) and post-tax Roth 401(k) options. For qualifying employees, the company will match dollar for dollar of your contributions up to 3% of your income. Employees receive paid vacation, personal time off (PTO) and six (6) paid holidays. More information can be found at https//www.gordontruckcenters.com/benefits.

GTC is an equal opportunity employer. This position is classified as safety sensitive. All offers of employment are made contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check. A motor vehicle records check is also required for positions with driving responsibilities. Mechanics frequently lift up to 75 pounds and must have a full complement of tools.

E-Verify Program

Gordon Truck Centers, Inc. uses the E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to www.uscis.gov and click on 'E-Verify' located near the bottom of the page.