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Diesel Mechanic B

Maintain and repair diesel and non‑diesel trucks, including engines, hydraulics, brakes, and HVAC.

Lakeland, Florida, United States
Full Time
Junior (1-3 years)

Job Highlights

Environment
Onsite

About the Role

Under the guidance of a Lead Technician, Maintenance Supervisor, or Maintenance Manager, a Maintenance Technician B repairs and maintains diesel and non‑diesel equipment, including chassis components, refuse bodies, control systems, hydraulics, electrical, air brakes, engines, HVAC, suspension, drivetrain, and steering. The role also involves basic tire work such as replacements, rotations, and tread depth checks, and offers training on new technologies while providing a regular shift in a stable industry. Key duties include performing preventative and corrective maintenance on vehicle systems, providing safe road service to get equipment back in operation, diagnosing malfunctions with electronic tools, and completing required company training programs. The technician must also perform line‑maintenance welding and fabrication as needed. • Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on chassis, refuse bodies, engines, HVAC, suspension, drivetrain, and steering systems • Conduct basic tire services including replacement, rotation, and tread depth inspection • Provide safe road service to return equipment to operational status efficiently • Diagnose malfunctions using electronic diagnostic tools

Key Responsibilities

  • preventative maintenance
  • corrective maintenance
  • tire service
  • diagnostic tools
  • road service
  • welding fabrication

What You Bring

Applicants need a basic understanding of work‑order labor standards and experience with light, medium, or heavy‑duty trucks (Classes 1‑5, 7‑8) or similar equipment. A minimum of one year of technician experience or recent graduation from an accredited automotive college is required, along with a valid driver’s licence; ASE certifications and a commercial driver’s licence are advantageous but not mandatory. • Complete required company training and certification programs • Minimum 1 year of relevant technician experience or recent graduate from an accredited automotive program • Valid driver’s license; ASE certifications and commercial driver’s licence are preferred but not required

Requirements

  • ase
  • driver's license
  • technician experience
  • automotive degree
  • truck experience
  • work-order

Benefits

Eligible employees can participate in comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, health‑care spending accounts, disability and life insurance, an employee assistance program, discount programs, a generous retirement match, an employee stock purchase plan, and paid time off. These benefits support a work‑life balance while rewarding performance and professional growth. • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • Health‑care and dependent care spending accounts • Short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment coverage • Employee and family assistance program, discount programs, retirement plan with company match, and employee stock purchase plan • Paid time off (PTO) and other employee benefits

Work Environment

Onsite

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