Heavy-Duty Diesel Technician
Job Type
Full-time
Description

Summary / Objective
Perform diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on a variety of Hydrovac trucks, semi-trucks, and half-ton trucks in accordance with manufacturer specifications. This role requires strong mechanical expertise, a commitment to safety, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Hydrovac experience preferred; semi-truck experience required.


Duties & Responsibilities

  • Accurately interpret work orders, service manuals, and technical diagrams.
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical system failures.
  • Ensure full compliance with DOT, MSA, and OSHA regulations.
  • Document all work performed using established procedures and maintenance systems.
  • Communicate additional repair needs to the Fleet Manager.
  • Train, mentor, and assist other technicians as needed.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

  • Must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in heavy-duty construction equipment, Hydrovac/Vacuum trucks, or fleet repair (preferred).
  • Must maintain an approved MVR; Class A or B CDL preferred but not required.
  • Must provide personal hand tools required to perform the job.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong teamwork and interpersonal abilities.
  • High safety awareness and adherence to safe work practices.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and ability to meet tight deadlines.
  • Comfortable using computers and computer-based maintenance systems.
  • Willingness to learn and work with emerging technologies.
  • Ability to work 10–12 hours a day and occasional weekends as required.

Work Environment

  • Must be able to work in indoor/outdoor environments, including extreme weather.
  • Exposure to loud noise, heavy equipment, and industrial conditions.

Physical Demands

  • Ability to repeatedly sit, lift, stoop, bend, squat, kneel, reach, and crawl.
  • Ability to lift at least 50 lbs multiple times throughout the workday.

Compensation:  

  • Pay Type: Hourly  
  • Pay Range:?$35.00 – $45.00/hour?DOE

Benefits:  

  • Medical, Vision and Dental?Insurance
  • Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
  • 401(k) matching
  • PTO
  • Paid Holidays
  • Life and AD&D Insurance and Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program