Diesel Technician - Truck, Trailer & Reefer - Fort Wayne, IN

TRANSPORT REFRIGERATION SERVICES IN; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day one

Health insurance

Life insurance

HSA contributions

401(k) with match

Career growth

Safety-focused workplace

ASE certification pay

Job summary

Transport Refrigeration Services is hiring a skilled Truck Technician to join our fast-growing fleet service team in Fort Wayne, IN. If you’re passionate about diesel engines, preventative maintenance, and keeping trucks road-ready, this is the role for you.

We offer paid time off on day one, multiple health plans, life insurance, HSA contributions, retirement plan, and opportunities for career growth in a high-demand technical field. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Must bring toolbox and required tools.
• 1+ year hands-on experience with DOT inspections, brakes, PMs, or completion of a technical school program.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and commitment to quality work.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on trailers, trucks, refrigeration units, and APUs.
• Diagnose and repair fuel, electrical, drivetrain, brake, suspension, and cooling systems.
• Replace brakes and service trailer ABS systems.
• Perform FHWA inspections, tire mounting, balancing, and repairs.
• Repair trailer bodies, doors, and structural components.
• Complete interior and exterior trailer cleaning.
• Conduct APU service and general road service as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Operate forklifts, hoists, and company/customer vehicles.
• Reefer unit experience is a strong plus.
• Additional duties as assigned

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

DOT inspections experience

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Toolbox and required tools

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: TRS FT WAYNE - FT WAYNE, IN 46819, Salary Range: $30.50 - $37.00 Hourly, Job Shift: Day, Diesel Truck Technician - Transport Refrigeration Services

Location: Fort Wayne, IN, United States

Job Type: Full-Time

Join Our Team as a Truck Technician!

Transport Refrigeration Services is hiring a skilled and motivated Truck Technician to join our fast-growing fleet service team. If you’re passionate about diesel engines, preventative maintenance, and keeping trucks road-ready, this is the role for you. Bring your expertise—help us keep America’s supply chain moving!

About Transport Refrigeration Services

As a leading fleet maintenance and refrigeration solutions provider, we are dedicated to keeping transportation fleets running smoothly and cargo at peak quality. Our expert team ensures that every truck, trailer, and refrigeration unit is serviced with the highest standards of care. With top-tier facilities and a customer-first approach, we’re proud to power the essential movement of goods across the nation.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Extra hourly pay for ASE certifications (Brakes, Suspension, PMs)
• PTO begins accruing on day one
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (multiple plan options)
• Employer-Paid Basic Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability
• Bi-Weekly employer contributions to your HSA
• 401(k) with company match (after one year)
• Career growth in a high-demand technical field
• Supportive, safety-focused work environment

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Obtain a toolbox and required tools
• 1+ year of hands‑on experience performing DOT inspections, brakes, PMs, or completion of a technical school program
• Strong mechanical aptitude and commitment to quality work

What You’ll Do

• Perform preventative maintenance on trailers, trucks, refrigeration units, and APUs
• Diagnose and repair fuel, electrical, drivetrain, brake, suspension, and cooling systems
• Replace brakes and service trailer ABS systems
• Perform FHWA inspections, tire mounting, balancing, and repairs
• Repair trailer bodies, doors, and structural components
• Complete interior and exterior trailer cleaning
• Conduct APU service and general road service as needed
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
• Operate forklifts, hoists, and company/customer vehicles
• Reefer unit experience is a strong plus
• Additional duties as assigned

Want to see our team in action? Watch our technicians do what they do best and discover why Transport Refrigeration Services is a great place to work!

Transport Refrigeration Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.