Apprentice Diesel Tech-Mechanic

About the Role

Our Truck Service team is comprised of nearly 3,000 highly skilled technicians and spans coast to coast. With over 280 locations across the country, TA Truck Service has a solid foundation and a forward-thinking vision. As a Diesel Technician, you will provide accurate, efficient service to customers by troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing heavy duty trucks and trailers in a professional and accommodating manner. Our Technicians ensure we are returning every traveler to the road better than they came!

In this role, you can expect to work in a fun, trusting environment focused on providing great service where the expectations of the customer are exceeded.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose wear conditions and, together with TSA or Manager, make recommendations to customers
• Complete repairs within your capabilities and as written
• Understand Truck Service Standard Services and specialized customer programs
• Follow safety guidelines and report potentially unsafe situations caused by team members and/or customers
• Have extensive knowledge of the products we sell and the services we provide

Requirements

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Previous experience in repair or parts shop preferred
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and some holidays in interior and exterior conditions
• A valid driver’s license

A dedicated individual who works well with others and is excited to be part of our team.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with a company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-site meal discounts
• A wide variety of discounts on technology, travel, food, and fuel
• Opportunity for growth and advancement with company-paid training

Not all benefit plans are available to all team members. For a more comprehensive list of benefits, visit https://www.ta-petro.com/careers/working-at-ta-travel-centers.

Pay

Pay Range: $17.00 - 20.00 per hour. A pay range listed reflects the potential pay for this role. The pay will depend on various factors, such as responsibilities of the position, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Typical Physical Demands: In this role, the team member is regularly required to talk and hear. Standing, walking, kneeling, stooping, bending over, crouching, crawling, climbing, and repetitive use of legs are done occasionally. The team member is occasionally required to lift up to 50 lbs and/or move heavy objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. All performed with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment: While performing these duties, the employee may be exposed to outdoor elements in all seasons. Occasionally, the employee will also be exposed to fumes and particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud at times. The employee may be exposed to dirt, dust, grime, grease, oil, gas, and high-concentrated cleaning solutions.