Diesel Technician - Heavy Duty Truck Repair
Listed on 2026-09-21
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Diesel Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Diesel Technician
- Heavy Duty Truck Repair
Reports To:
Service Manager
The primary function of the Diesel Technician is to diagnose and complete repairs on heavy and medium-duty trucks. An individual will perform a variety of tasks on heavy-duty trucks, large construction vehicles, buses, and tractor-trailers. Those tasks include Inspection, diagnosis, maintenance, installation, and repair of components, engines, and systems for heavy-duty and medium-duty vehicles.
Key Responsibilities- Perform recommended routine maintenance procedures.
- Perform diagnostic tests for issues, failures, and performance
- Determine a course of action for damaged parts and systems.
- Routinely use computerized equipment and specialized tooling.
- Complete assigned repairs and tasks in a timely and safe manner.
- Accurately records time, cause, and correction on Repair Orders.
- Test components that may require driving trucks before and after repairs.
- Participate in and complete technical training and professional development.
- Other duties as assigned
The individual has demonstrated a strong set of business skills listed below
- Continuous Learning
- Taking initiative to regularly learn new concepts, technologies, and/or methods - Decision Making
- Analyzing all aspects of a situation to make consistently sound and timely decisions - Resiliency
- Quickly recovering from adversity - Teamwork
- Cooperating with others to meet objectives - Customer Focus
- Anticipating, meeting, and/or exceeding customer needs, wants, and expectations - Self-Starting
- Demonstrating initiative and willingness to begin working - Time and Priority Management
- Prioritizing and completing tasks in order to deliver desired outcomes within allotted time frames
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfy each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic Computer skills and knowledge of Repair Order Processing Software.
- Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- Position requires a valid driver's license and the ability to operate motor vehicles. All service technicians must maintain a safe driving record.
- A current Commercial Driver's License is preferred but not required.
- Working hours:
Heavy-duty diesel technicians may work varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, and potentially on-call or emergency repair shifts, as diesel engine maintenance and repairs are often required outside of regular business hours.
The candidate needs to exhibit the following behaviors to perform at a superior level.
- Interaction
- The job requires frequent communication and engagement with others. - People-Oriented
- The job requires building rapport with a wide range of individuals. - Customer-Oriented
- The job requires identifying and meeting customer expectations. - Versatile
- The job requires adapting to a range of situations with ease. - Frequent Change:
The job requires rapid task switching. - Urgency
- The job requires decisiveness, quick response, and fast action. - Persistence
- The job requires finishing tasks despite challenges or resistance. - Following Policy
- The job requires adhering to rules, regulations, or existing methods. - Consistent
- The job requires predictable performance in repetitive situations.
The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Mobility:
The heavy-duty…
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