Diesel Truck Technician – Precision Maintenance & Diagnostics

Thermo King; Fresno, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo King in Fresno, CA is seeking a Truck Technician to inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain yard trucks and terminal tractors used in YGR operations. You will perform mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, brake, steering, suspension, drivetrain, and preventive maintenance tasks to keep equipment safe and available.

This safety-sensitive role requires adherence to FMCSA/DOT safety requirements, accurate documentation on repair orders, and effective communication with service coordination.

Qualifications

• Experience with diesel engines and electrical/hydraulic systems.
• Proficient in preventive maintenance and safety procedures.
• Ability to read repair instructions and use diagnostic tools.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, diagnoses, repairs, and maintains yard trucks and terminal tractors.
• Performs preventive maintenance, DOT-related inspections, fluid services, brake adjustments, tire checks, and lighting repairs.
• Diagnoses mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, air brake, cooling, charging, starting, drivetrain, steering, suspension, and transmission concerns.
• Documents labor, parts, diagnostic findings, repair steps, and unit condition on repair orders.
• Communicates repair status, parts needs, safety concerns, and additional repair recommendations to service coordination or management.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area and follows DOT/FMCSA safety requirements.

Skills

Diesel engines

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Brakes

Preventive maintenance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Wiring diagrams

Job description

Thermo King in Fresno, CA is seeking a Truck Technician to inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain yard trucks and terminal tractors used in YGR operations. You will perform mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, brake, steering, suspension, drivetrain, and preventive maintenance tasks to keep equipment safe and available.

This safety-sensitive role requires adherence to FMCSA/DOT safety requirements, accurate documentation on repair orders, and effective communication with service coordination.