Diesel Technician: Trucks & Trailers | Sign-On Bonus

Salem Leasing; Port Wentworth (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms & safety shoe program

Health, dental, vision, company-paid l

Education reimbursement program

Sign-on bonus for new hires

Paid birthday, vacation and holidays

Job summary

Salem Leasing is hiring Diesel Mechanics to repair trucks, trailers, and other vehicles. With more than 55 years of experience and 40 full-service shop locations in the Southeast, Salem Leasing brings a reputation for transportation excellence built on our people.

Join a team that values safety, hands-on skill and dependable performance. We offer uniforms, safety shoes, health, dental, vision, company-paid life/disability, education reimbursement, sign-on bonuses, and paid holidays/vacation from

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year recent medium/heavy diesel maintenance experience.
• Must have own hand tools.
• Basic computer skills.
• CDL license preferred.
• Good driving record & proven work history.
• Must be able to work in extreme heat & cold temperatures.
• Diagnostic experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Examine vehicles to determine extent of damage or malfunctions.
• Repair, reline, replace & adjust brakes.
• Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors.
• Follow checklists to ensure all important parts are examined & other potentially troublesome areas.
• Plan work procedures using charts, technical manuals & experience.
• Communicate with driver to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems.
• Perform routine and scheduled maintenance services.
• Repair manual & automatic transmissions.
• Replace & adjust headlights.
• Comply with all safety, DOT & OSHA guidelines.
• Adhere to company rules & regulations.
• Ensure cleanliness of shop & surrounding areas.

Skills

Diagnostic experience

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Own hand tools

Job description

Salem Leasing is hiring Diesel Mechanics to repair trucks, trailers, and other vehicles. With more than 55 years of experience and 40 full-service shop locations in the Southeast, Salem Leasing brings a reputation for transportation excellence built on our people.

Join a team that values safety, hands-on skill and dependable performance. We offer uniforms, safety shoes, health, dental, vision, company-paid life/disability, education reimbursement, sign-on bonuses, and paid holidays/vacation from