Mobile Diesel Mechanic

Allegiance Trucks; Linden (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegiance Trucks is seeking a Mobile Diesel Technician to travel to customer sites, perform diagnostics, and complete repairs on trucks and engines.

Responsibilities include reading repair orders, installing parts, and testing repairs to ensure they meet specs. Requires 1–2 years in diesel tech, valid license, and tools; high school diploma or equivalent is required. Brand experience with major trucks is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must have a positive attitude and mechanical aptitude.
• Brand experience with major truck brands encouraged.
• 2 years of diesel tech experience minimum (1–2 years).
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Must own a full set of personal hand tools.
• Knowledge of commercial truck/engine repair required.
• Certificate programs in diesel/automotive repair or hands-on experience.
• Able to use a PC and basic applications.
• High school diploma or GED; vocational/technical cert preferred.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer worksite to maintain and repair vehicles.
• Provide technical service, troubleshooting, electrical and diagnostic work.
• Read repair orders and perform general and detailed repairs on trucks/engines.
• Install parts and perform component repairs as specified.
• Inspect and verify safety devices and adjust as needed.
• Test drive and verify repairs meet specifications.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Positive attitude

Diesel engine experience

Brand experience encouraged

Valid driver's license

PC basics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational/Technical certification (preferred)

Tools

Personal hand tools

Job description

Job Responsibilities for Mobile Diesel Technician:

• Travel to customer worksite tomaintain and repair customer vehicles.
• Provide technical service on vehicles and equipment including troubleshooting, electrical and diagnostic services
• Read Repair Orders and be able to perform general and detailed repair of all trucks, engines and components
• Install injectors, pistons, liners, cam shafts, cylinder heads, rod & main bearings, oil pans, clutches, fan hubs, differentials, fifth wheels, brakes, change/ recharge batteries, and replace transmissions and other parts
• Examine protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks, and adjust as needed
• Lubricate moving parts and drive repaired vehicle to verify conformance to specifications and verification repairs
• Advise the Service staff if additional repair work is necessary
• Tag all return warranty parts
• Maintain a neat, orderly, and safe work environment, and handle company tools properly
• Follow safe work practices and procedures, use safety equipment when required, responds to suggestions for working safely and seeks assistance when necessary
• Other projects/initiatives as assigned

Required Skills for Mobile Diesel Technician:

• Positive attitude, motivated with mechanical aptitude
• Candidates with International, Isuzu, Ford, Cummins, Detroit Diesel, CAT, Allison, or other brand experience such as Freightliner, Volvo, Mack, Kenworth or Peterbilt are encouraged to apply!
• 1-2 years minimum work experience as a Medium and/or Heavy Diesel Technician
• Valid driver's license
• Must possess a full set of personal hand tools
• Must have, or be able to develop through training, a detailed knowledge of commercial truck and engine repair
• Must have successfully completed appropriate diesel/ automotive certificate programs in repairs and service, or equivalent hands-on experience
• Able to use a personal computer and basic applications
• Minimum of High School Diploma/ GED, Vocational or Technical certification in vehicle repair is preferred