Diesel Service Technician (Night Shift)

Job Summary

Responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining diesel engines and related systems in vehicles and equipment. Performs routine inspections, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance to ensure optimal performance and compliance with safety standards. Collaborates with customers and team members to provide quality service and support.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain mobile equipment throughout the plant to maximize performance and limit downtime.
• Service, repair, adjust, and test all mobile equipment.
• Inspect mobile equipment to identify and troubleshoot errors.
• Perform repairs as needed.
• Handle, install, position, and move parts, materials, and industrial hand tools safely.
• Document and record information daily and monthly for all mobile equipment.
• Enter and maintain service reports in written or electronic form.
• Assist in driving heavy equipment and vehicles throughout the plant to ensure efficient production.
• May assist mechanics in vehicle repair and change tires as necessary.

Critical Competencies

• Communication: clear written and verbal communication, active listening, audience awareness.
• Safety Awareness: recognize and adhere to safety protocols, identify hazards, mitigate risks.
• Attention to Detail: thorough and accurate task completion.
• Collaboration: teamwork, open communication, mutual respect, conflict resolution.
• Technical Expertise: solid mechanical understanding of mobile equipment, basic maintenance checks, troubleshooting minor issues.
• Problem Solving: identify, analyze, and resolve work‑related issues efficiently.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent combination of training and work experience.
• Three (3) years experience driving commercially licensed vehicles preferred.
• Two (3) years experience driving ready‑mix concrete trucks preferred.
• Valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) with a tanker endorsement.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to understand oral and written technical instructions related to products and vehicles.
• Excellent driving skills and ability to maintain satisfactory customer and public relations.
• Knowledge of general principles and practices of servicing heavy construction equipment (preferred).
• Knowledge of industrial tools, their uses, and maintenance.
• Mechanical skills: applying knowledge and experience effectively.

Other Requirements

• Willingness to work overtime and extended hours as needed.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and tolerate loud noises.
• Physical ability to perform activities requiring climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
• Travel may be required overnight as business demands.
• Active role in prioritizing safety for self and others.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.

Benefits

• $1,500 employee referral bonus.

Pay

Hourly range: $23.18 – $41.44 (excluding discretionary bonus or equity package). Compensation is determined based on skill set, experience, job scope, and market data.