Mechanic - Diesel

Sierra Pacific Company; Shelton (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Sierra Pacific Industries in Shelton, WA is seeking a Swing Shift Diesel Mechanic to perform preventative maintenance on diesel trucks and trailers. The role includes troubleshooting, safety inspections, and maintenance recordkeeping, with potential overtime on swing shifts.

Applicants should have diesel mechanic experience, knowledge of relevant tools, and a willingness to work in a union environment with opportunities for internal training and advancement.

Qualifications

• 1 year of diesel mechanic experience or educational equivalent.
• Proven prior experience working the above-mentioned vehicles required
• Knowledge of Cummins Insite and Davie diagnostic tools a plus
• Preference given to applicants with fabrication and metal work experience
• Working knowledge of both gasoline and diesel engines
• All applicants must be at least age 18

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and routine maintenance on diesel trucks, pickup trucks, log trailers, and semi-trailers
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical defects
• Conduct safety inspections of vehicles and maintain maintenance records
• Operate equipment as needed
• Perform duties in a timely and efficient manner
• Maintain work area appearance and safety
• Work may consist of day or swing-shift, with some overtime, weekend, and holiday work during busy production times

Skills

Diesel mechanic experience

Fabrication & metal work

Diagnostics tools knowledge

Education

1 year diesel mechanic experience or equivalent

Tools

Cummins Insite

Davie diagnostic tools

Job description

Mechanic - Diesel

Shelton Trucking Shelton, WA Close Date: Open Job Type: Full-Time

Swing Shift Diesel Mechanics earn $28 to $35 per hour

We train and promote from within

Excellent low-cost health benefits

Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions

Paid vacation and 10 holidays

At Sierra Pacific Industries, we understand our greatest strength is the people who choose to build a career with us. We are a fourth-generation family-owned company that has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the United States. Our more than 6,000 employees are proud to work at our state-of-the‑art sawmills and other facilities, including manufacturing, custom wood‑framed windows, fabrication, millwork, veneer, cogeneration, trucking, forestry, and other operations.

We are seeking a qualified Swing Shift Diesel Mechanic for our trucking division based in Shelton, Washington.

About The Position

• Perform preventative and routine maintenance on diesel trucks, pickup trucks, log trailers, and semi‑trailers
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical defects
• Conduct safety inspections of vehicles and maintain maintenance records
• Operate equipment as needed
• Perform duties in a timely and efficient manner
• Maintain work area appearance and safety
• Work may consist of day or swing‑shift, with some overtime, weekend, and holiday work during busy production times

Qualifications

• 1 year of diesel mechanic experience or educational equivalent
• Proven prior experience working the above‑mentioned vehicles required
• Knowledge of Cummins Insite and Davie diagnostic tools a plus
• Preference given to applicants with fabrication and metal work experience
• Working knowledge of both gasoline and diesel engines
• All applicants must be at least age 18

Why Join Our Team?

Because this is more than an invitation, it's a commitment to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth to everyone! We ask people to grow with us and make the company even better.

We provide an excellent benefit package including a full Health Benefits Plan (including medical, dental, and vision) with low‑cost premiums, a 401(k) with Company Match, additional Retirement Contributions, and company‑paid Life Insurance.

Let’s talk!

Sierra Pacific Industries

421 South Front St

Shelton, WA 98584

[phone]

or apply online, and view all opportunities at: spi.careers

Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.

About Our Company

Sierra Pacific Industries is a fourth‑generation family‑owned company based in Northern California that started in 1949 and has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the U.S., employing around 6,500 crew members. Sierra Pacific continues to be a company where its employees are proud to work at state‑of‑the‑art facilities and others strive to become part of the team.

We own and sustainably manage more than 2.4 million acres of timberland in California, Oregon, and Washington. Our forests are sustainably managed under a 100‑year plan by Registered Professional Foresters, Wildlife Biologists, Botanists, and other professionals. We are growing forests for our future, planting over 6 million new trees every year. In Spring 2024, we planted our 300 millionth seedling on our timberlands. This milestone was decades in the making, reflecting our commitment to sustainable forest management and ensuring we have forests not just for today, but for generations to come.

Sierra Pacific effectively uses nearly 100% of every piece of wood we bring to our facilities. In fact, any small amount that isn't turned into hand‑crafted doors and windows, millwork, lumber, or landscaping material is actually converted into electricity in our eight biomass‑fueled power plants.

We are proud that all Sierra Pacific facilities follow our drug‑free and tobacco‑free policies. As part of our safety in the workplace policy, an offer of employment is subject to a negative drug screen result. We use E‑verify to verify the social security number and work authorization of all newly hired employees. Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.

At Sierra Pacific Industries, we understand our greatest strength is the people who choose to build a career with us.

What does it mean to be part of the Sierra Pacific family? It means you are a valued team member and part of a growing, fourth‑generation family‑owned, forest products company built on hard work, innovation, and wise investments.

With around 6,500 crew members in over 30 states, Sierra Pacific offers many opportunities for personal and professional growth; from entry‑level to skilled trades, from truck drivers to sales managers, from foresters to engineers – for everyone! We invite you to learn more about our history, our 2.4 million acres of forestlands, and our state‑of‑the‑art wood product and window manufacturing facilities at www.spi-ind.com/AboutUs.

As part of our safety in the workplace policy, an offer of employment is subject to a negative drug screen result. We are also proud that all Sierra Pacific facilities follow our tobacco‑free policy. Sierra Pacific adheres to E‑verify to verify the social security number of all newly hired employees. Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans. If you are an individual with a disability and need accommodation to complete the application process, please call 800‑378‑8001 or write to Sierra Pacific Industries at PO Box 496011, Redding, CA 96049.

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