Diesel Technician: Trucks, Trailers & Reefer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift differential: $2/hour

ASE certification pay

PTO from day one

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability

Health Savings Account contributions

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Transport Refrigeration Services in Opelika, AL is seeking a skilled Fleet Service Diesel Technician to maintain trucks, trailers, and reefers. You will diagnose and repair diesel engines, electrical and brake systems, and perform DOT-related inspections to keep the fleet road-ready.

Requirements include a clean, valid driver’s license and a toolbox with essential tools; 1+ year of shop experience or tech school certification is preferred. Join a team focused on safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Clean, valid driver’s license.
• Must possess or obtain a toolbox and required tools.
• 1+ year of shop experience doing DOT annual inspections or brakes, or tech school certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on trailers, trucks, refrigeration, and APU units.
• Troubleshoot and repair fuel, electrical, drivetrain, brake, suspension, and cooling systems.
• Replace brakes and handle trailer ABS systems.
• Complete FHWA inspections and tire services (mount, balance, repair).
• Repair trailer bodies, rear doors, and structural components.
• Handle both interior/exterior trailer cleaning.
• Perform APU service and general road service.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Operate forklifts, hoists, and company/customer vehicles.
• Reefer unit experience is a plus.

Skills

DOT inspections

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Tech school certification

Tools

Toolbox

Job description

Transport Refrigeration Services in Opelika, AL is seeking a skilled Fleet Service Diesel Technician to maintain trucks, trailers, and reefers. You will diagnose and repair diesel engines, electrical and brake systems, and perform DOT-related inspections to keep the fleet road-ready.

Requirements include a clean, valid driver’s license and a toolbox with essential tools; 1+ year of shop experience or tech school certification is preferred. Join a team focused on safety and reliability.