Diesel Technician POST NUMBER: 149697
Vaco is hiring for a Diesel Technician located in Jacksonville, FL. This is a direct hire opportunity. Shift Monday – Friday 2PM-10PM
We are seeking an experienced technician with strong diagnostic and repair capabilities who can independently service heavy-duty trucks and trailers.
Position Overview
The Diesel Technician will be responsible for company truck and trailer maintenance, repairs, and preventative maintenance. This individual should have the ability to diagnose and repair all classes of heavy-duty trucks and trailers, bumper to bumper, with minimal supervision.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventative maintenance on company trucks and trailers
- Diagnose and repair diesel engines and related components
- Utilize diagnostic tools to identify mechanical, electrical, and electronic issues
- Perform component overhaul and repair across major engine manufacturers
- Diagnose and repair electrical and electronic systems
- Service and repair brakes and braking systems
- Diagnose and repair transmissions and drivelines
- Service hydraulic and power lift systems
- Troubleshoot and complete bumper-to-bumper repairs on heavy-duty trucks and trailers
- Maintain a safe, organized, and productive work environment
Required Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of diesel engine diagnostics and diagnostic tools
- Experience repairing and maintaining heavy-duty trucks and trailers
- Experience with electrical and electronic system diagnostics
- Knowledge of braking systems, transmissions, drivelines, hydraulics, and power lift systems
- Ability to independently diagnose and complete repairs
- Required technician tool set
- Class A, B, or C CDL required
- Ability to lift a minimum of 45 lbs.
- Strong communication skills
- Dependable and reliable
Preferred Qualifications
ASE and other relevant industry certifications are highly preferred.
ASE Master Technician certifications (T2–T8) are a plus:
- T2 – Diesel Engines
- T3 – Drive Train
- T4 – Brakes
- T5 – Suspension & Steering
- T6 – Electrical/Electronic Systems
- T7 – Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)
- T8 – Preventive Maintenance Inspection
Additional ASE certification:
- T1 – Gasoline Engines
Compensation & Benefits
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.
Additional Disclaimer
Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filling for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions.
EEO Notice
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com.
Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
Representation Notice
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring’s discussions with its Client, Highspring’s understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly).
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Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring’s use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client’s use of AI products in hiring.
Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.