Diesel Technician - Pay Up To $58/hr & Weekends Off

Transwest, Inc.; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(K) with company match

HSA and/or FSA

Paid time off & Holidays

Employee Car Discount Program

Voluntary Wellness Solutions

Job summary

Transwest, Inc. invites applications for a diesel technician position in Colorado. The role supports apprentice/trainee progression with company-paid training and relocation considerations where applicable. A robust benefits package accompanies the role, including health, retirement, and wellness offerings.

The job emphasizes hands-on repair work, safety adherence, and effective communication with the service team. Opportunity to work with modern tooling and diagnostics in a well-equipped shop.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License and MVR in good standing.
• Motivated individual who can work independently.
• Familiarity with gas and diesel truck repair and maintenance including engine, transmission, drivability and electrical diagnostics, suspension, brake systems, etc.
• Must possess a complete set of hand tools with rollaway toolbox.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to pass a general abilities assessment, background check, physical and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs following OEM standards.
• Adhere to company safety guidelines.
• Communicate openly with management and other Company personnel.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Diesel Engine Technology Certification

Tools

Hand tools with rollaway toolbox

Job description

As a diesel technician, you will be joining a team that provides company paid continued education and training, invests in up-and-coming technicians entering the workforce, and takes pride in providing clean shops with the latest tooling and computer diagnostic equipment.If you're an apprentice, trainee, or technician coming from the military - ask our hiring managers about our toolbox program!Relocation support is also available for qualified candidates on a case-by-case basis. If interested, we invite you to discuss this with the hiring manager during the interview stage.

We offer a full benefits package for benefits eligible employees including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Wellness Solutions
• Life (Voluntary and Employer Paid) and Disability Insurance
• 401(K) with company match beginning with your first contribution
• HSA and/or FSA, as applicable
• PTO to include paid sick time as applicable by state and federal law and Company Paid Holidays
• Employee Car Discount Program

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform repairs following OEM standards.
• Adhere to company safety guidelines.
• Communicate openly with management and other Company personnel.
• Additional duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Activities require a full range of motion including handling, lifting, manual dexterity, finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination
• Position requires sitting, standing, balancing, bending or stooping for prolonged periods of time
• Position requires the occasional ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 80 pounds
• Position requires corrected vision and hearing within normal range
• Must be able to operate simple, complex and heavy-duty machinery

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver's License and MVR in good standing
• Motivated individual who can work independently
• Familiarity with all aspects of gas and diesel truck repair and maintenance including engine repair, transmission repair, drivability and electrical diagnostics, suspension, brake systems, etc
• Must possess a complete set of hand tools with rollaway toolbox
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• The ability to display attention to detail
• Ability to successfully complete a general abilities assessment, pass a post-offer background check, physical and drug screen

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Experience diagnosing and repairing diesel trucks and medium and heavy-duty RVs as applicable
• Diesel Engine Technology Certification(s) and/or Education
• Freightliner and/or Western Star experience.

JOB DETAILS:

• Type: Hourly; Transition to Flat-Rate
• Status: Full Time
• Compensation Range: $20.00 - $58.00
• Bonus Eligibility: Yes
• Reports To: Service Manager
• Shift: 1st, 2nd
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