Heavy-Duty Diesel Technician

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