Vehicle Mechanic

Linde plc; New Castle (DE); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Linde plc is seeking a skilled diesel mechanic at its New Castle, DE location to diagnose, repair, and maintain heavy equipment and trucks. The role requires experience with Freightliner/Volvo tractors, Detroit Diesel engines, and Eaton transmissions, plus compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Responsibilities include PM/CM, calibration, roadside service, and maintaining shop organization; a valid license and Hazmat endorsement are required.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of diesel mechanic experience, including Freightliner and Volvo tractors.
• Experience with Detroit Diesel engines and Eaton manual/automatic transmissions.
• Air Brake Inspector Certification and EPA 609 Certification required.
• Knowledge of 12V electrical systems and electrical diagnostics.
• Valid driver's license; ability to obtain CDL Class A and Hazmat endorsement.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Maintain compliance with trucking bulletins, alerts, safety standards, and environmental requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop environment.

Skills

Diesel experience

Freightliner/Volvo

Detroit Diesel

Eaton transmissions

Electrical systems

Air Brake & EPA609

CDL A / Hazmat

Communication skills

MS Office / MMS

Fabrication & welding

Valid license

Travel / on-call

Education

High school diploma

Tools

None

Job description

New Castle, 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.

• 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.

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