Mobile Technician, Service Department - Madison, AL

Velocity Vehicle Group; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 46,838 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture

401k with match

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Vacation & Sick Leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Velocity Truck Rental and Leasing is seeking a Diesel Technician to join our Fontana, CA team. You will perform preventive maintenance and repairs on light to heavy-duty tractors, service on-site with a service truck, and ensure safety and compliance while maintaining vehicle records.

Expect Monday–Friday 7:00am–3:30pm, competitive pay, and full-time benefits. The role emphasizes on-site diagnostics, tire service, and cost-conscious maintenance using warranties and service options.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or its equivalent required.
• Post-secondary vocational education preferred.
• Experience in mechanical inspections and repairs in a related field.
• Must have a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Class B license.
• Fleet and mobile maintenance experience a plus.
• Basic set of hand tools up to 1 1/2” and 1/2 drive pneumatics.
• Technical understanding with attention to detail.
• Strong verbal communication and documentation skills.
• Capable of maintaining accurate inventory control.
• Ability to implement a strong safety environment at all times.
• Ability to work alone with little or no direction at times.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventive maintenance inspections and repairs on light, medium, and heavy-duty tractors and equipment.
• Operate a service truck and perform on-site inspections.
• Diagnose and address vehicle breakdowns.
• Replace and adjust worn components and verify repairs via test drives.
• Perform tire replacements, rotations, mounting and dismounting.
• Comply with federal and state vehicle requirements.
• Maintain vehicle records and manage costs using warranties and evaluating service options.

Skills

Verbal communication

Documentation skills

Inventory control

Safety awareness

Work alone

Education

High School Diploma or its equivalent

Post-Secondary vocational education

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Who We Are:

Velocity Truck Rental and Leasing is a rapidly growing, employee and customer focused company, servicing the Commercial Truck Rental and Full‑Service Lease markets across the U.S. Southwest and Southeast regions and in Canada. With over 3,000 company trucks in our local markets plus the support of NationaLease across the country we have proven to be a premier partner. Velocity Truck Rental and Leasing is part of the Velocity Vehicle Group family, a premium commercial brand medium to heavy truck dealership that offers the full‑service experience for our customers, from an outstanding sales organization to highly skilled technicians to service your vehicle, and on demand parts.

What's in it for You:

Velocity Truck Rental and Leasing is a fast paced and growing organization that is looking for candidates that are ready for a daily challenge and cannot wait to provide superior customer service both internally and externally. VTRL offers fantastic Culture as well as competitive pay, 401K W/Match, Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits. Become a part of our team and immerse yourself in a company that fosters a Great Place to Work culture!

VTRL is looking for a Diesel Technician to join our team in Fontana, CA for following hours:

Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm

What You'll Do:

The role involves conducting comprehensive preventive maintenance inspections and repairs on light, medium, and heavy‑duty tractors and equipment, ensuring optimal vehicle performance and safety. This technician operates a service truck, performing on‑site inspections—often in challenging weather conditions—and is responsible for the upkeep of the truck itself. Duties include diagnosing and addressing vehicle breakdowns, replacing and adjusting worn or damaged components, and verifying repairs through test drives. Additionally, the technician handles tire services, ensures compliance with federal and state regulations, maintains meticulous vehicle records, and manages costs effectively by utilizing warranties and evaluating service options.

Job Duties:

• Determines vehicle condition by conducting Preventive Maintenance Inspections, oil changes, chassis lubrication while identifying worn and damaged parts, installing component and part upgrades on light, medium, and heavy‑duty tractors and other equipment.
• Performs inspections at customer's location with a service truck which could include inclement weather at times. Maintains the service truck to standard including cleanliness and resupply.
• Performs service calls dispatching to provide diagnosis and repairs related to vehicle breakdowns.
• Corrects vehicle deficiencies identified by repairing, replacing, adjusting, disassembling and assembling, components in all major equipment system areas.
• Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
• Performs tire replacements, rotations, mounting and dismounting on and off of vehicles as needed.
• Complies with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
• Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
• Contains costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or its equivalent required.
• Post-Secondary vocational education strongly preferred.
• Experience in mechanical inspections and repairs in a related field.
• Must have a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Class B license.
• Fleet and mobile maintenance experience a plus.
• Ability to understand and adhere to company policies in all areas.
• Must have a basic set of hand tools up to 1 ½” and ½ drive pneumatics.
• Technical understanding with attention to detail.
• Strong verbal communication and documentation skills.
• Capable of maintaining accurate inventory control.
• Ability to implement a strong safety environment at all times.
• Ability to work alone with little or no direction at times.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Must be able to pass post‑offer drug screening, physical examination (including a lift test), and background check.

Compensation:

• $34-$40/hour (depending on skills and experience)
• Full‑time position

Benefits Velocity Vehicle Group Offers:

• A fantastic culture in a welcoming, great place to work environment.
• 401k with matching.
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance, along with HSA & FSA options.
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance.
• Vacation + Sick Leave
• Company perks such as employee discounts, company events, and training programs.
• Excellent Training and Career Advancement Opportunities

Velocity Vehicle Group is an equal opportunity employer. Velocity Vehicle Group prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.