Mechanic

Veteran Hiring Solutions; New Jersey; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool reimbursement program

Training access

Career mobility opportunities

Work-life balance with predictable shifts

Job summary

A veteran-friendly maintenance service in New Jersey is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician who has served in the U.S. military. The role involves ensuring trucks are road-ready and productive, with responsibilities including preventive maintenance and mentoring new technicians. Ideal candidates have a background in mechanics, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to lift equipment. This position promises real training, growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must have served in the U.S. military.
• 5+ years of experience in operations or maintenance.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and use lifts safely.

Responsibilities

• Complete onboarding and safety training.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on trucks.
• Mentor new apprentices and maintain uptime standards.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to read schematics

Understanding of diesel systems

Strong home/garage mechanical background

Education

Military service in relevant fields

5+ years in operations, production, or logistics leadership

Tools

Personal hand tools

Job description

Burlington, United States | Posted on 12/29/2025

You won’t be a number on a spreadsheet. You’ll be a named, needed member of a tight-knit crew, where your work shows up in the real world every day. Shop leads still turn wrenches. Managers still walk the floor. And teammates still show up with grit, skill, and pride in the trucks they maintain.

This team believes in training the willing—not filtering for perfection. If you bring the right hands, mindset, and heart for the work, they’ll invest in your growth with real training, real trust, and real opportunity.

MISSION

This role exists to keep critical fleet assets safe, road-ready, and productive. Maintenance technicians are essential to ensuring trucks operate with maximum reliability and safety—supporting public health, environmental responsibility, and operational excellence. This is hands‑on, high‑impact work where your performance directly affects what gets done, when, and how safely.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

By day 30:

• Complete onboarding and web‑based safety/compliance training (Hydraulics 101, J1939 Diag, PPE, LOTO).
• Shadow lead technician on preventive maintenance (PM) routines for front‑loader and roll‑off trucks.
• Demonstrate understanding of shop layout, work order systems, and diagnostic tools (Allison, Cummins, Mack).

By day 90:

• Independently complete scheduled PMs and minor diagnostics on at least 2 truck types.
• Support evening or off‑shift maintenance schedules with minimal supervision.
• Execute basic hydraulic troubleshooting and participate in vendor‑led on‑site training.

By day 180:

• Serve as a key responder for mechanical downtime within your yard assignment.
• Maintain uptime standards across a small fleet section with 90%+ first‑time fix rate.
• Mentor new tech apprentices or junior techs on shop safety, tooling, and SOPs.

FIT TRAITS

Hands‑On Learner: You absorb knowledge by doing—and improving with every rep.

Culture Builder: You ask your teammates what they’re working on. You show up with respect, curiosity, and care.

Grit + Growth: Whether you’ve got two years or twenty, you push to learn what’s next.

Mission Aligned: You believe that clean communities and crew safety are worth the sweat.

Requirements

Required

Must have served in the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Space Force, U.S. Reserves, or U.S. National Guard. 5+ years of experience in operations, production, or logistics leadership. Baseline Skills: Mechanical aptitude, ability to read schematics, understanding of diesel systems.

Baseline Skills: Mechanical aptitude, ability to read schematics, understanding of diesel systems.

Experience:

• Military MOS in mechanical, aviation, diesel, or maintenance fields (e.g., 91B, 3521, 2T3X1).
• Civilian experience in heavy equipment, diesel, or fleet maintenance.
• Strong home/garage mechanical background + verifiable training or references.

Tools: Must own or acquire personal hand tools; quarterly tool reimbursement offered.

Certs (Preferred): CDL, DOT Brake Inspection, ASE certifications (not required to start).

Physical: Ability to lift 50 lbs; bend, stoop, kneel; use lifts/jacks safely.

Tool Reimbursement Program – Quarterly tool upgrades encouraged.

Training Access – Vendor‑led, instructor‑led, and web‑based technical certifications.

Career Mobility – Multiple technician paths: site leadership, operations, diagnostics.

People-First Culture – Tight-knit teams, real leadership access, no corporate red tape.

Work-Life Balance – Predictable shifts, off-the-clock respect, local transfers possible.