Traveling Diesel Technician

True North Fleet Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

True North Fleet Services is seeking an experienced Diesel Technician to support a key customer-site operation in Atlanta, GA. The role requires diagnosing and repairing diesel-powered vehicles and equipment, and performing preventive maintenance in customer locations and shops.

Candidates should bring their own tools and demonstrate strong communication, time management, and safety practices, representing Kales and True North professionally. Weekly travel to job sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Mechanical experience required.
• Must have own tools, bring personal tool set.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose electrical problems and perform mechanical repairs and maintenance on various types of equipment, including service trucks and concrete trucks.
• Operate and inspect equipment to diagnose defects.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance such as lubrication, oil changes, DPF system service, and failure analysis.
• Perform routine brake inspections and adjustments on commercial vehicles in accordance with Federal DOT requirements.
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic systems, electronics, and other components on concrete mixer trucks, tractor and dump trailers, pneumatic cement tankers, forklifts, Moffett trucks, and wheel loaders.
• Remove components for repair or replacement, including injectors, starters, water pumps, radiators, brakes, and tire inflation systems.
• Create work orders for repairs and services, providing legible and accurate information on work performed.
• Coordinate with the location shop lead or supervisor and review pretrip/posttrip truck inspections to prioritize work accordingly.
• Input daily repair order forms into the software-based tracking program.
• Communicate with drivers and plant managers to ensure adherence to preventative vehicle maintenance policies and practices.
• Travel to job sites on a weekly basis to perform repairs, maintenance, and inspections
• May assist in the maintenance and repair of fixed production equipment
• Adhere to all customer and OSHA rules and regulations at all times
• Wear proper safety equipment while in shops or production areas
• Meet or exceed company safety standards
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned by management

Skills

Mechanical experience

Tools

Own tools

Job description

Traveling Mechanic

Kales Mechanic Technician | Updated 9-4-26

At Kales Heavy Equipment, with our trusted partner True North Fleet Services, we are looking for an experienced Diesel Technician to support one of our key customer-site operations in Atlanta, GA.

This is an opportunity for an experienced technician who takes pride in being productive, dependable, safety-minded, and trusted to work independently. Because this position operates directly at a customer's location, technical ability is only part of what makes someone successful.

We need someone who communicates well, manages their time effectively, pays attention to the details, and understands that they represent Kales and True North every day. Self-discipline and self-motivation are essential. Our customers depend on us to keep their equipment operating, and we depend on our technicians to deliver consistent results without requiring constant supervision.

Three Essential Functions

Leadership

Lead through your actions, professionalism, communication, safety practices, and willingness to help others. Take ownership of the customer relationship and represent Kales professionally at all times.

Diagnose & Repair

Troubleshoot, diagnose, maintain, and repair diesel-powered vehicles and equipment. Identify the root cause of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and equipment-related issues, and complete repairs efficiently and correctly.

Detailed Execution

Complete inspections, repairs, documentation, and follow-up with a high level of accuracy. Communicate equipment concerns clearly and ensure work is completed safely and thoroughly.

Job Summary

Perform maintenance and repair of Class 7 and Class 8 commercial trucks and various types of mobile equipment in company shops or on public roadways as necessary. Maximize equipment availability through the use of efficient and proactive preventative maintenance programs. This position requires weekly travel to job sites.

Job Responsibilities

• Diagnose electrical problems and perform mechanical repairs and maintenance on various types of equipment, including but not limited to service trucks, readymix concrete trucks, heavy construction equipment, and wheel loaders
• Operate and inspect equipment to diagnose defects
• Perform routine preventative maintenance such as lubrication, oil changes, DPF system service, and failure analysis
• Perform routine brake inspections and adjustments on commercial vehicles in accordance with Federal DOT requirements
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic systems, electronics, and other components on concrete mixer trucks, tractor and dump trailers, pneumatic cement tankers, forklifts, Moffett trucks, and wheel loaders
• Remove components for repair or replacement, including but not limited to injectors, starters, water pumps, radiators, brakes, and tire inflation systems
• Create work orders for repairs and services, providing legible and accurate information on work performed
• Coordinate with the location shop lead or supervisor and review pretrip/posttrip truck inspections to prioritize work accordingly
• Input daily repair order forms into the softwarebased tracking program
• Communicate with drivers and plant managers to ensure adherence to preventative vehicle maintenance policies and practices
• Use a wide variety of hand and power tools, cutting torches, welding equipment, needle guns, and pneumatic chisels
• Order parts from approved vendors; drive company service/repair truck to make road service calls and pick up parts as needed
• Travel to job sites on a weekly basis to perform repairs, maintenance, and inspections
• Operate fixed and mobile equipment as necessary within FDOT guidelines
• May assist in the maintenance and repair of fixed production equipment
• Adhere to all customer and OSHA rules and regulations at all times
• Wear proper safety equipment while in shops or production areas
• Meet or exceed company safety standards
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned by management

Qualifications

• Mechanical experience required
• Must have own tools, up to 1 ¼\