Vehicle Mechanic

Linde plc; Delaware City (DE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Pension benefits

Employee discount program

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Linde plc in Delaware City, DE is seeking a diesel mechanic to diagnose, repair, and maintain heavy trucks, trailers, and related systems. You will use OEM manuals, diagnostics software, and calibration tools to keep equipment compliant with safety and emissions standards.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience with Freightliner/Volvo tractors, Detroit Diesel engines, and Eaton transmissions, plus a valid license and willingness to obtain CDL Class A and Hazmat.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years diesel mechanic experience with Freightliner/Volvo tractors.
• Detroit Diesel engines and Eaton transmissions experience.
• Knowledge of 49 CFR §396 and related regs.
• Air Brake Inspector certification and EPA 609 certification required.
• Valid driver’s license with ability to obtain CDL Class A and Hazmat.
• Strong communication and computer skills (MS Office; maintenance software).
• Welding and fabrication experience is a plus.
• Willing to travel up to 10% and participate in on-call rotations.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain tractors, trailers, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Use diagnostic software, OEM manuals, and calibration equipment for maintenance and calibrations.
• Document and track PM, CM, calibrations, and work orders in the CMMS.
• Maintain fleet appearance through body repair, fabrication, and refurbishment activities.
• Maintain inventory of parts, tires, fuel, oil, and lubricants.
• Perform roadside service calls and coordinate with vendors to minimize downtime.
• Ensure compliance with trucking bulletins, safety standards, and environmental requirements.
• Keep a clean, organized, and safe shop.

Skills

Diesel truck repair

Freightliner/Volvo experience

Detroit Diesel engines

Eaton transmissions

49 CFR 396 knowledge

Air Brake Inspector

EPA 609 Certification

CDL A eligibility

Electrical diagnostics 12V

Cryogenic systems

Fabrication & welding

MS Office & CMMS

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Delaware City, DE, United States | req32641

What you will enjoy doing*

• You will diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain tractors, trailers, electrical systems, PTO systems, hydraulic pumping systems, and self-contained pony motor pumping systems
• Use manufacturer diagnostic software, OEM manuals, websites, and diagnostic/calibration equipment to perform maintenance, repairs, and calibrations
• Perform, document, and track preventive maintenance (PM), corrective maintenance (CM), calibration activities, warranty repairs, and work orders in the maintenance management system
• Further, you will maintain fleet appearance through body repair, fabrication, and refurbishment activities
• Maintain inventory of parts, tires, fuel, oil, and lubricants
• Perform roadside service calls and coordinate with vendors to minimize equipment downtime and ensure timely repairs
• And you will maintain compliance with trucking bulletins, alerts, safety standards, and environmental requirements
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop environment

What makes you great

• You have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Three (3+) years of diesel mechanic experience, including experience with Freightliner and Volvo tractors, Detroit Diesel engines, and Eaton manual/automatic transmissions
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience with and understanding of 49 CFR §396 and applicable state and local regulations
• Air Brake Inspector Certification and EPA 609 Air Conditioning Certification required
• You have knowledge of 12V electrical systems, electrical diagnostics, and cryogenic systems, including pumps, valves, and piping
• Valid driver's license required; ability to obtain a CDL Class A and Hazmat endorsement
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• You have proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, email, and electronic maintenance management systems
• Fabrication and welding experience
• Ability to travel up to 10%, work overtime, and participate in on-call rotations as needed

Why you will love working with us

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2025 sales of $34 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain, decarbonize and protect our planet.
Linde serves a variety of end markets such as chemicals & energy, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, metals and mining. Linde's industrial gases and technologies are used in countless applications, enabling space exploration and launch technologies, delivering ultra-high-purity and specialty gases for semiconductor manufacturing, providing life-saving medical oxygen and enabling clean hydrogen production and carbon capture to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer growth, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.

What we offer you!

At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you're looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. Be Linde. Be Limitless.
Linde offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package. Enjoy access to health, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation, 401(k) matching, pension benefits, an employee discount program, and opportunities for educational and professional growth. Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level. Build your future with us while making an impact every day!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.
Linde Inc. acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.
*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Therefore employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by the manager.