On-Highway Diesel Technician - Heavy Duty Truck

About the role

Sammons Industrial is an employee-owned family of businesses dedicated to becoming the preferred single-source solution for industrial operations, comprising Briggs Industrial Solutions, Sammons Warehouse Solutions, and SitePro Rentals. The company values treating employees like owners and offers a range of support programs.

At Briggs Truck & Rail, with over 130 years of history, safety, customer care, and standing behind people are core to the reputation. We are seeking an experienced On‑Highway Diesel Technician who takes pride in solving tough problems and keeping heavy‑duty trucks on the road. If you value honest work, teamwork, and the satisfaction of a job done right, you’ll fit in here.

When a truck goes down, customers rely on us to get it running again. Your technical expertise will diagnose complex issues, make dependable repairs, and keep customers moving. You’ll tackle challenging work, build your skills, and join a team where safety, craftsmanship, and looking out for one another come first.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild heavy‑duty truck components and systems, including diesel engines, transmissions, drive axles, differentials, hydraulics, brakes, steering, electrical, and related systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, failure analysis, component removal, repairs, basic welding, and other work needed to keep equipment safe and operating to specification.
• Put safety first on every job by following proper repair procedures, maintaining a safe work environment, and complying with Company, DOT, OSHA, and other applicable requirements.
• Take ownership of the complete job by maintaining accurate service records, managing necessary parts and supplies, caring for Company equipment and vehicles, and completing required technical training and certifications.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and 3+ years of relevant heavy‑duty truck, diesel, or related equipment repair experience; trade school and technician certifications are preferred.
• Strong diesel mechanical aptitude, diagnostic ability, and hands‑on experience with major truck components and systems, along with the ability to use precision measuring instruments.
• Welding or fabrication experience is preferred, along with strong communication skills, sound judgment, and a customer‑first mindset.
• A valid driver’s license, your own tools, the ability to lift up to 75 pounds and perform physical work throughout the day, plus flexibility to travel to customer sites and participate in an on‑call schedule as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay and Performance‑Based Bonuses
• Earn retirement savings without any cost to you through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) 401(k)
• Training and Tuition Reimbursement
• Work/Life Balance
• Paid Holidays and Time Off
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Tool Benefits, PPE/Uniforms, Safety Boot Program
• Life and Short Term Disability paid for by company

Pay

Pay Type: Hourly