Mechanic (Diesel) | Roads

Passaic County, New Jersey; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Passaic County's Human Resources department is seeking a diesel mechanic to maintain and repair diesel-powered trucks and construction equipment. The role requires one year of diesel engine repair training and two years of related maintenance experience.

CDL is required or must be obtained within 90 days of hire. The incumbent will perform preventive maintenance and assist with snow removal equipment. Background checks and residency requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Completion of one year of training in diesel engine repair.
• Two years of maintenance and repair experience in motor vehicles and/or construction equipment.
• CDL required or must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and repair of diesel-powered trucks, snowplows, salt spreaders, dump trucks, and heavy construction equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic system problems using diagnostic equipment and testing devices.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks such as oil changes, lubrication, filter replacement, and fluid checks.
• Assist with seasonal preparation and repair of equipment used for snow removal, roadway maintenance, and emergency operations.
• May perform a variety of mechanical tasks involved in repair and maintenance of motor vehicles and/or construction equipment.
• Maintain essential records and learn to utilize department information systems.

Skills

Diesel engine repair

Preventive maintenance

Education

One year diesel engine repair training

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Human Resources
401 Grand Street, Room 404
Paterson, NJ 07505

[phone]
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• Type: Full Time
• Salary/Pay Rate: $60,000 - $76,405 per year
• Posted Date: 05/15/2026

Under direction, performs skilled mechanical work involving the maintenance, repair and servicing of various types of motor vehicles and or/or construction equipment; does other related work as required.

Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on diesel-powered trucks, snowplows, salt spreaders, dump trucks, and heavy construction equipment.

Diagnoses mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic system problems using diagnostic equipment and testing devices.

Performs preventative maintenance tasks such as oil changes, lubrication, filter replacement, and fluid checks.

Assists with seasonal preparation and repair of equipment used for snow removal, roadway maintenance, and emergency operations.

May perform a variety of mechanical tasks involved in the repair and maintenance of motor vehicles and/or construction equipment.

Maintains essential records and files.

Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recoding information systems by the department.

Requirements:

Education:

Completion of one (1) year of training in diesel engine repair at an accredited community college or vocational school.

Experience:

Two (2) years of varied experience in maintenance and repair of motor vehicles and/or construction equipment.

Note:

Possession of a certificate as a diesel mechanic by ASE may substitute for one (1) year of formal training.

License:

Commercial Drivers License (CDL) required or must be obtained within 90 days of the date of hire.

Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that may include fingerprinting. Any appointments made from posting which involve movement between unit scopes, may result in a forfeiture of rights to any promotional list in a former unit scope.As of September 2010, in accordance with N.J.S.A 52:14-7, the “New Jersey First Act,” all new employees must reside in the State of New Jersey, unless exempted under the law. If you do not live in New Jersey, you have one year after you begin employment to relocate your residence to New Jersey or secure an exemption.