Lead Diesel Technician Class 8 Fleet Shop 3040 / hr, Home Every Night

Vance Airscoop; Independence (IA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation

401(k)

Job summary

Jensen Transport in Independence, IA is seeking a lead diesel technician who can diagnose the real cause of problems and keep our Class 8 fleet in top condition.

You will repair engines (DD13, DD15, Series 60), perform PMs and inspections, mentor junior techs, and cover some trailer and tanker work. Competitive hourly pay, benefits included.

Qualifications

• Hands-on full engine work on Detroit DD13/Series 60 or comparable heavy‑duty diesels.
• Dealer training in Detroit/DTNA or Freightliner is a plus.
• Own hand tools; diagnostic tools supplied by shop.

Responsibilities

• Complete repairs on Class 8 trucks: engines, aftertreatment, electrical, brakes, suspension, drivetrain and alignment.
• Diagnosis and repair on Detroit Diesel DD13, DD15 and Series 60 engines.
• Perform preventive maintenance and DOT annual inspections; trailer/tanker work as needed.
• Mentor and teach younger technicians.

Skills

Hands-on diesel engine work

Detroit DD13/Series 60 experience

Teach/lead others

CDL a plus

Fleet maintenance

Education

Detroit/DTNA or Freightliner dealer training

Tools

Noregon JPro

TaaS

Job description

Are you the one the whole shop comes to when a truck has everyone stumped?
That's who we're looking for. Someone who tracks down the real cause instead of swapping parts until it goes away, sets every bolt to spec, and does the job once so the truck doesn't roll back in next week with the same problem.

Jensen Transport is a 96-year-old Independence carrier hauling food-grade bulk and liquid sweeteners. We keep our Class 8 fleet in our own shop, and we need a lead diesel technician to keep it running.

The work

• Complete repairs on Class 8 trucks: engines, aftertreatment, electrical, brakes, suspension, drivetrain and alignment
• Diagnosis and repair on Detroit Diesel DD13, DD15 and Series 60 engines
• Preventive maintenance and DOT annual inspections, plus trailer and tanker work when needed
• Teach our younger technicians. They're eager to learn from someone who's really good at this, and that's you.

What you bring

• Must have: hands-on full engine work on Detroit DD13 and Series 60, or comparable heavy-duty diesels
• Detroit/DTNA or Freightliner dealer training is a plus
• Your own hand tools. We supply the diagnostic tools: Noregon JPro and TaaS.
• A CDL is a plus. Without one, you'll get your CDL within your first 6 months, and we pay for the training.

Pay: $30–$40 an hour, depending on experience and training

Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 5:00pm, home every night. Emergency calls when needed.

Benefits

• Wellmark health insurance, company pays for single coverage
• Delta Dental and life insurance available
• Paid vacation
• 401(k)