Travel Diesel Technician

Amerit Fleet Solutions; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Benefits Start Fast

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Boot Allowance & Safety Gear Reimburse

Job summary

Amerit Fleet Solutions is seeking a Travel Diesel Technician/Mechanic to service and repair medium to heavy duty fleet vehicles across assigned routes. This role requires 100% travel and candidates must live within one hour of a major airport.

You’ll diagnose mechanical and electrical issues, perform preventive maintenance, and document repairs while traveling weekly with competitive $36–$43 per hour pay and benefits starting within 30 days.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ hands-on diesel vehicle maintenance and repairs experience.
• Experience maintaining heavy duty tractors and trailers.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on medium to heavy duty fleet vehicles.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues.
• Document repairs and complete work orders.
• Inspect and service undercarriage and components.
• Maintain organized work area and tools.
• Follow safety procedures and company policies.
• Collaborate with Fleet Managers and team members.
• Travel up to 100% with possible weekend travel.

Skills

Diesel maintenance

Heavy duty

Electrical diagnostics

DOT knowledge

Job description

Position Summary

Travel Diesel Technician/Mechanic

$36.00 - $43.00 hr | Weekly Pay | Full Benefits within 30 Days

Amerit Fleet Solutions, a leader in fleet maintenance across the U.S., is hiring a skilled Travel Diesel Technician/Mechanic to join our team.

If you enjoy troubleshooting mechanical issues and keeping fleet vehicles running reliably, this is a great opportunity to grow your career with a stable national company.

This is a Travel Tech position requires Diesel and Automotive Experience. This role requires flexibility, as travel may be scheduled on short notice and can result in sudden changes to your work schedule. Candidates should be comfortable adapting to shifting priorities and working in fast-paced, dynamic, and sometimes ambiguous environments. Requires 100% travel. Candidates must live within one hour of a major airport and no farther west than the Mississippi River.

Pay: $36.00 – $43.00/hour (based on experience) Pay Frequency: Weekly pay – every Friday

Shift: Monday - Friday (Flexible with some weekend travel required)

*** 100% Travel Involved ***

Why Technicians Choose Amerit

• Weekly Pay – Reliable paycheck every Friday
• Benefits Start Fast – Medical, dental, vision within 30 days
• 401(k) Match – Plan for your future
• Paid Time Off – Vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Boot Allowance & Safety Gear Reimbursement
• Training Through Amerit University
• ASE Certification Reimbursement & Bonuses
• Employee Referral Bonuses (Up to $500)
• Career Advancement Opportunities Nationwide

What You’ll Do

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on medium to heavy duty fleet vehicles
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues
• Conduct inspections to ensure vehicles meet safety and compliance standards
• Accurately document repairs and complete work orders
• Inspect and perform work on the under parts of vehicles
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including your tools and equipment
• Access any area of the equipment or vehicle to perform necessary maintenance
• Follow all safety procedures and company policies
• Collaborate with supervisors and team members to support fleet operations
• Non travel weeks will be spent building Mobile Service Center trucks and completing other projects
• Working closely with Fleet Managers and Senior Fleet Managers.
• Perform other duties as required
• Up to 100% travel time

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years’ of hands‑on experience performing diesel vehicle maintenance and repairs
• 5+ years of experience performing maintenance on heavy duty tractors and trailers.
• Must have experience with aftertreatment, a/c repair, and electrical diagnostic experience.
• Must be able to operate a manual transmission vehicle to determine if operating properly
• Ability to own and maintain the personal tools and toolbox required for the role
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Willingness and ability to meet the physical demands of the position (detailed below)
• Must be able to enter and exit the driver’s compartment of the truck and/or behind cab using normally available footholds and handholds.
• Ability to successfully pass a DOT physical if required for the role
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must perform DOT inspections

Working Conditions

This role involves working in a mobile and or shop environment that may include exposure to dust, diesel fumes, noise, and mechanical irritants such as oils and greases. Technicians must be able to perform essential functions that include lifting heavy objects, accessing tight spaces, and bending, stooping, crouching, or crawling as needed to complete repairs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

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