Diesel Tractor & Trailer Technician

Koch Trucking, Inc.; Andover (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401k with company match

6 paid holidays and 3 floating

Tuition reimbursement for heavy-equity

Professional training and tech updates

Job summary

Koch Trucking, Inc. in Minnesota seeks a skilled Diesel Technician II to join our shop team. You’ll perform advanced preventative maintenance, troubleshoot, and repair tractors and trailers, ensuring DOT, state, and company standards while keeping accurate maintenance records.

You’ll help develop junior technicians, work with current technology, and contribute to a professional, well-equipped shop environment that values quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• 2+ years tractor maintenance experience.
• Ability to independently complete advanced repairs.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and repairs to maintain DOT compliance.
• Service hydraulic, electrical, and fluid systems.
• Perform routine maintenance and replace basic electronic components.
• Repair roll doors, tracks, hinges, and landing gear.
• Diagnose electrical faults and troubleshoot or replace ABS sensors.
• Complete minor steel repairs and basic aluminum welding.
• Troubleshoot engine, brake, and suspension issues
• Inspect, adjust, troubleshoot, and replace air and electric brakes.
• Diagnose and repair air ride systems and related components.
• Perform landing gear repairs and maintenance.
• Patch roofs and repair wood and composite trailer floors.
• Repair and replace roll-up and swing doors.
• Inspect and repair liftgate components.
• Troubleshoot trailer wiring, lighting, and ABS systems; replace sensors.

Skills

Diesel maintenance

DOT compliance

Diagnostics & troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Job description

Diesel Tech : $7,500 sign on bonus, depending on location

$1,200 Tool Allowance per year, $300 Boot Allowance per year

• Perform inspections and repairs to maintain DOT compliance.
• Service hydraulic, electrical, and fluid systems.
• Perform routine maintenance and replace basic electronic components.
• Repair roll doors, tracks, hinges, and landing gear.
• Diagnose electrical faults and troubleshoot or replace ABS sensors.
• Complete minor steel repairs and basic aluminum welding.
• Troubleshoot engine, brake, and suspension issues
• Inspect, adjust, troubleshoot, and replace air and electric brakes.
• Diagnose and repair air ride systems and related components.
• Perform landing gear repairs and maintenance.
• Patch roofs and repair wood and composite trailer floors.
• Repair and replace roll-up and swing doors.
• Inspect and repair liftgate components.
• Troubleshoot trailer wiring, lighting, and ABS systems; replace sensors.
• Medical coverage through the LARGEST nationwide network
• FREE online medical and mental healthcare for you and your immediate family!
• 401k with immediate company match
• 6 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays
• Tuition reimbursement for your heavy equipment training
• Upgrade your skills using current and innovative technology and industry-specific software!

Koch Companies is looking for a skilled Diesel Technician II to join our team. In this role, you’ll perform advanced preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and complex repairs on both tractor and trailer units. You’ll ensure all work meets DOT, state, federal, and company standards while maintaining accurate maintenance records and supporting inventory control. This position also plays a key role in developing junior technicians through on the job training. If you take pride in high quality work, enjoy solving complex mechanical challenges, and want to grow in a professional, well equipped shop environment, this role is an excellent fit.

• Minimum 2 years of tractor maintenance experience
• Ability to independently complete advanced repairs