Entry Level Shop Assistant $500 Sign-On! 1st Shift!

The Decker Companies; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Weekly pay

Full benefits

PTO

401(k)

Uniforms + safety gear

4- or 5-day workweek

Tool lease-to-own

Job summary

Decker Truck Line in Fort Dodge, IA is hiring entry level Mechanic Technician. We will train you, and you must have a valid driver’s license. The role offers a $500 sign-on bonus ($250 after 30 days, $250 after 90 days), with 4- or 5-day workweeks and weekly pay every Friday.

Starting wages are $20–$25 per hour with full benefits, PTO, and a 401(k). A post-offer physical and drug screen are required. Join our private fleet and grow with a family-owned company with 95+ years of stability.

Qualifications

• Entry level candidates; training provided.
• Post job offer physical and drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair Decker’s private fleet of trucks & trailers.
• Perform inspections, diagnostics, and repairs.
• Complete work orders and documentation.
• Work with a team focused on quality and uptime.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Valid driver's license

Willing to train

Job description

New, Higher Starting Wages!$20–$25/hr

$500 Sign-On Bonus: $250 after 30 days, $250 after 90 days!

4 or 5 Day Workweek -Your Choice!

Work on a private fleet — no flat-rate, no customer pressure!

Entry Level Mechanic TechnicianMust Haves

• We're hiring Entry Level Candidates; We will train!


• Valid driver’s license


• Tool lease-to-own program available


• Post job offer physical and drug screen required

Entry Level Mechanic TechnicianNice to Haves

• Mechanical experience (diesel, automotive, AG, or military)


• CDL preferred but not required

What You Get From Decker

• $20–$25/hr based on experience


• $500 sign-on bonus
  
  
  
  • $250 after30 days,$250 after90 days
  
  
  
  


• Weekly pay every Friday


• 4-day or 5-day workweek — your choice!


• Full benefits + PTO + 401(k)


• Uniforms + safety gear provided

Why Techs Choose Decker

• Private fleet = steady work, less stress


• Late-model equipment with modern technology


• Tool purchase program (no large upfront cost)


• Tuition reimbursement available


• Real opportunity to move into lead tech / shop roles


• Family-owned company with 95+ years of stability

Decker Schedule Options:

• 1st Shift:
  
  
  
  • Monday–Friday 7:00am–3:30pm OR
  
  
  • 4-day workweek options available 7:00am-5:30pm
  
  
  
  

Entry Level Mechanic Technician Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair Decker’s private fleet of trucks & trailers


• Perform inspections, diagnostics, and repairs


• Complete work orders and documentation


• Work with a team focused on quality and uptime.


• Other duties as assigned

Decker Truck Line is a family owned company celebrating over 95years in business! We were recently named one of North America's Best Fleets to Drive For the 5th year in a row, and North America's 2025 #1 Large Carrier to DriveFor!! Becoming part of the Decker family means becoming part of an award-winning company that also won the \"Iowa Motor Truck Association Image Campaign\" 2 years in the row for community involvement, fundraisers and local donations and was a recipient of Hy-Vee’s “Transportation Supplier of the Year” Award.We take pride in our people, equipment, and long-term stability.

Equal Opportunity Employer