Diesel Technician/Mechanic (Mobile)

Csm Companies Group; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenworth Florida is seeking skilled Mobile Diesel Mechanics to service heavy‑duty trucks in Lakeland, FL. The role involves travel to client sites, diagnosing issues, performing repairs, and maintaining paperwork.

A High School diploma is required; a technical certificate is preferred, with CDL eligibility benefiting candidacy. Candidates should have 5+ years of HD truck maintenance experience and be able to communicate effectively with customers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; technical degree or certificate preferred.
• Personal tool inventory required to perform duties.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to obtain a valid CDL if required by client sites.

Responsibilities

• Perform corrective and preventative maintenance on medium and heavy duty vehicles at client sites or breakdown locations.
• Troubleshoot electrical, drivetrain, HVAC, brake, engine, and suspension systems and perform repairs.
• Document causes of failures and repair procedures clearly on repair orders.
• Stock and maintain service truck inventory and paperwork daily.
• Use diagnostic equipment to identify faults and verify repairs.
• Interact with customers professionally and provide clear repair information.

Skills

Effective communication

Self-motivated

Customer interaction

Education

High School Diploma

Technical certificate/degree (preferred)

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Windows basics

Job description

Job Details: Kenworth, Florida is seeking talented Mobile Diesel Mechanics to work in Lakeland, FL – 33805. Position Type: Full‑Time and Part‑Time. Education Level: High School.

Mobile Diesel Mechanics will travel to client sites and provide maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of heavy‑duty trucks. Candidates should be mechanically inclined with at least 5 years of HD truck maintenance experience and be certified in at least two major brand products (MX, Cummins, CAT, Eaton, Fuller, etc.). They must be able to converse with customers one‑on‑one.

General Responsibilities

• Perform corrective and preventative maintenance on medium and heavy duty vehicles at client’s site or breakdown location.
• Troubleshoot electrical, drivetrain, HVAC, brake, engine, and suspension systems, identify needed repairs and perform corrective action.
• Write up an accurate, clear, and detailed description of the cause of failure and the repair procedure(s) on the repair order.

Primary Duties

• Stock and maintain service truck inventory, tool collection, and all necessary paperwork daily.
• Maintain service truck.
• Use diagnostic equipment to detect and isolate faults in medium and heavy duty vehicles and interpret test results.
• Read written fault description on Repair Order and determine the most efficient repair procedure.
• Communicate with and provide the customer with accurate and detailed repair information for inclusion on the Repair Order.
• Obtain customers’ permission to complete diagnosed repairs and/or add additional repairs to a repair.
• Communicate with parts department personnel to obtain or order the parts necessary to repair vehicles.
• Perform road test on customer vehicles to assist in problem isolation or to verify repair procedure.
• Track and charge clocked hours to the proper corresponding Repair Order operation.
• Write up clear, accurate, and detailed repair descriptions of each operation on the corresponding Repair Order, including a description of the cause of failure and the correction and/or repair procedure used.
• Interact with customers in a professional and positive manner.
• Assist other technicians with repair procedures as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Formal technical degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience is preferred.
• Personal tool inventory to allow for the completion of job duties and assignments.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Responsible for collecting payment cash, credit card, or PO# etc.
• Self‑motivated with minimal supervision needed.
• Ability to obtain a Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Ability to read and interpret shop repair order forms, repair manuals, electrical schematics, and various other technical bulletins.
• Ability to use computer keyboard and Windows basics.
• Ability to work in an environment with frequent exposure to outside weather elements.
• Ability to work 8–10 hour days, including overtime hours as needed.
• Ability to bend, stoop, crawl, walk, or sit on a regular basis with frequent lifting of up to 50pounds and occasional lifting of up to 100pounds.