Diesel Technician - 2nd Shift (GR 22
Listed on 2026-08-05
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Diesel Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Automotive Technician
Diesel Technician - 2nd Shift (GR 22)
Diesel Technician to support engineering staff with all phases of heavy duty vehicle testing at the Paccar Technical Center Vehicle Operations Lab. This position is for the 2nd shift;
Wednesday through Sunday from 2:30pm to 1:00am.
PACCAR is a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks.
Job Functions / Responsibilities:
- Prepare heavy duty vehicles for testing, including replacing components and installing measurement instrumentation
- Work closely with engineering staff to ensure engines and vehicles are performing as requested during testing
- Maintain, troubleshoot and repair test engines and vehicles
- Maintain the highest level of documentation, work area cleanliness and organization
- Keep abreast of new technologies
- Perform duties safely and efficiently with minimal supervision
- Flexibility, initiative and the willingness to respond to shifting time and project demands
Qualifications:
- 3 years relevant work experience to ensure knowledge of heavy-duty vehicle systems
- Proficient troubleshooting skills in engine and vehicle systems
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and creativity based on sound technical theory, to solve a wide range of challenges for which routine solutions are not available
- High attention to detail, very thorough, and highly organized
- Excellent mechanical aptitude
- Welding and fabrication skills a plus
- Current CDL a plus, ability to acquire a CDL required
- Good computer skills – Microsoft Office software proficiency desired
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Must be self-directed with the ability to manage personal workload and alternate schedules
- Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment
- Education:
Associate in Technical Arts degree in Diesel Power Technology or equivalent
PACCAR Benefits:
- 401k with up to a 5% company match
- Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
- Comprehensive paid time off – minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education
- Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
- Paid short-and long-term disability programs
- Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability and E-Verify Employer. At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors including your education, training, or experience. The salary range for the Diesel Technician is $62,000 - $93,000 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above. Compensation also includes a shift differential.
This is a safety-sensitive position, and the pre-employment drug testing includes cannabis testing. This guideline applies to U.S. locations only.
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