Diesel Mechanic

Job Description

Full-Time, Monday - Friday, Various shifts

Diesel Mechanic, Earn up to $36.50 hr

R+L Carriers has an immediate opportunity for Diesel Mechanics at our Birmingham, AL Service Center. As a Diesel Mechanic, you will be responsible for day‑to‑day equipment maintenance on our fleet, including preventative maintenance and minor to major repairs on Class 8 trucks, trailers, and potentially forklifts. Tasks may also include maintenance of trailers, overhead doors, lift gates, dollies, and welding, depending on location.

• Experience in preventive maintenance and repairs on diesel engines
• Ability to handle major repairs
• Experience with AC and electrical systems
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Must have own tools

• 2+ years of diesel mechanic experience
• Experience with preventive maintenance of Cummins & Detroit engines
• Experience using Cetaris for work orders
• Class A CDL holder
• Experience driving Class 8 commercial trucks
• Experience in trailer PMs and repairs

R+L Carriers offers an excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions, paid vacation & holidays, and vacation lodging at exclusive employee resorts in Daytona Beach, FL, Big Bear Lake, CA, Pigeon Forge, TN, and Ocean Isle Beach, NC.

Earn 1 week of vacation after 90 days of employment and enjoy an excellent benefits package that includes our very own employee resorts.

About Us

R+L Carriers is a family‑owned, privately held transportation company founded in 1965. Our business caters to the transportation and distribution industry and is designed to provide customers with superior service through efficient administration and innovative thinking. The company prides itself on treating employees and customers with respect and honesty. We believe each employee contributes directly to the company’s growth and success.

R+L Carriers Shared Services, LLC (“R+L Carriers”) and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. R+L Carriers will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested.

When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or otherwise reference your race, religion, age, sex, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by federal or state law. This application is considered current for ninety (90) days only. At the end of this period, if you are still interested in employment, it will be necessary to reapply by completing a new application.