Entry-Level Diesel Technician

FleetPride, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay.

Medical, Dental & Vision – Day One.

401(k) Match – Day One.

Life Insurance – Day One.

Paid Holidays.

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability.

Employee Assistance Program.

Vacation Accrual & Sick Time – Day One

Annual Raises.

Career Advancement Opportunities.

Ongoing Training & Development.

FleetPride Tech University.

Boot Allowance.

Uniforms.

Additional Employee Benefits.

Job summary

FleetPride in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Diesel Technician I to diagnose, repair, and maintain heavy-duty trucks and trailers while building strong customer relationships. This role blends hands-on mechanics with service development opportunities to grow shop revenue and customer trust.

You will work with fleets and owner-operators, identify service opportunities, and contribute to a safe, efficient shop environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy-duty diesel/truck or trailer repair.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently while being part of a team.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Professional, dependable, and motivated attitude.
• Ability to build and maintain customer relationships.
• Existing fleets/owner-operator relationships are a plus.
• Proven book of business or ability to generate service opportunities is valued.
• Own hand and air tools.
• Valid driver's license; CDL is a plus, not required.
• Able to lift 50+ lbs.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, maintain, and repair heavy-duty trucks and trailers.
• Perform preventative maintenance and inspections.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, air, brake, suspension, steering, and other systems.
• Perform repairs and component replacements with limited supervision.
• Identify additional needs and communicate recommendations to customers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with fleet customers and owner-operators.
• Help identify opportunities to bring additional service business into the shop.
• Communicate effectively with customers, technicians, and service leadership.
• Maintain accurate service records and documentation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow all safety standards.

Skills

Diesel repair

Diagnostics

Team player

Communication

Customer relationships

Book of business

Own tools

Driver's license

CDL beneficial

Heavy lifting

Tools

Hand tools

Air tools

Job description

Diesel Technician I - Fort Wayne, IN

Mechanic + Customer Relationships = Bigger Opportunity

FleetPride is looking for a Diesel Technician I to join our growing service team in Fort Wayne, IN. This is more than a traditional technician opportunity. We are looking for a skilled mechanic or technician who understands heavy-duty truck and trailer repair and knows how to build relationships with customers and fleets. If you have a strong mechanical background, enjoy working directly with customers, and have established relationships or a book of business that you can bring to a service department, we want to talk to you!

What makes this opportunity different?

We are looking for someone who can grow with our service department.

The right person will bring strong technical skills while also helping develop customer relationships and service opportunities. Compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and the value of the business you can bring to the service department.

This could be a great long-term opportunity for someone who wants to grow beyond turning wrenches and eventually take on additional customer-facing and service responsibilities.

What you'll do:

• Diagnose, maintain, and repair heavy-duty trucks and trailers.
• Perform preventative maintenance and inspections.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, air, brake, suspension, steering, and other truck/trailer systems.
• Perform repairs and component replacements with limited supervision.
• Identify additional repair and maintenance needs and communicate recommendations to customers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with fleet customers and owner-operators.
• Help identify opportunities to bring additional service business into the shop.
• Communicate effectively with customers, technicians, and service leadership.
• Maintain accurate service records and documentation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow all company and federal safety and service standards.

We're looking for:

• Heavy-duty diesel/truck or trailer repair experience.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently while being part of a team.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Professional, dependable, and motivated attitude.
• Ability to build and maintain customer relationships.
• Existing relationships with fleets, owner-operators, or other commercial customers is a strong plus.
• A proven book of business or ability to generate service opportunities is highly valued.
• Own hand tools and air tools.
• Valid driver's license.
• CDL is a plus, but not required.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs.

This could be the right fit if you are:

• A diesel technician who has always been good at working with customers.
• A mobile mechanic who has developed your own customer relationships.
• A shop technician with strong fleet connections.
• A lead technician or shop foreman ready for more responsibility.
• A mechanic who wants to grow into a more customer-facing role.
• Someone who understands that great service is about more than fixing the truck — it's about earning the customer's trust and keeping their business.

What we offer:

• Weekly Pay.
• Medical, Dental & Vision – Day One.
• 401(k) Match – Day One.
• Life Insurance – Day One.
• Paid Holidays.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Vacation Accrual & Sick Time – Day One.
• Annual Raises.
• Career Advancement Opportunities.
• Ongoing Training & Development.
• FleetPride Tech University.
• Boot Allowance.
• Uniforms.
• Additional Employee Benefits.