Niagara Heavy Truck Repair is looking for an experienced Heavy Truck Mechanic to join our growing operation in Western New York. We specialize in the repair and maintenance of heavy-duty commercial trucks, with a strong focus on vocational and waste-industry equipment. We are looking for someone who can diagnose problems, make quality repairs, and take pride in getting trucks back on the road the right way. This is a hands-on mechanic position working alongside an experienced heavy-truck technician in a shop that is continuing to invest in professional diagnostic equipment, tools, and capabilities. What You'll Work On Our work primarily involves Class 7 and Class 8 commercial trucks, including: Freightliner and Kenworth trucks Detroit and Cummins engines Roll-off and vocational trucks Hydraulic systems and PTO equipment Air brake systems Electrical and wiring issues Cooling systems Suspension and steering Preventive maintenance DOT-related repairs Engine and drivetrain diagnostics Aftertreatment and emissions systems The work ranges from routine maintenance and component replacement to electrical, hydraulic, and drivability diagnostics. Responsibilities Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and air-system problems Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on heavy-duty trucks Use diagnostic software and service information to troubleshoot faults Inspect trucks and identify needed repairs Complete repairs accurately and efficiently Communicate parts and repair needs clearly Document work performed Maintain a clean and organized work area Perform road tests and verify repairs when appropriate Work with the lead technician to keep trucks moving through the shop What We're Looking For We are looking for someone with actual heavy-truck experience who is comfortable working independently.

Ideal candidates will have:

Previous heavy-duty truck or diesel repair experience Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills Experience with Detroit and/or Cummins engines Understanding of air brakes and commercial truck systems Ability to diagnose electrical problems using wiring diagrams and test equipment Hydraulic experience is a major plus Roll-off, refuse, dump truck, or other vocational truck experience is a major plus Ability to use scan tools and computer-based diagnostic software Valid driver's license CDL is a plus but not required You do not need to know everything. We care about mechanical ability, troubleshooting skills, work ethic, and a willingness to learn. About the Shop We are building a heavy-truck repair operation focused on doing quality work and becoming a specialized resource for commercial fleets and waste-industry trucks throughout Western New York. We operate our own fleet of heavy trucks, so we understand what downtime costs a customer.

Our goal is straightforward:

diagnose the problem correctly, repair it properly, and get the truck back to work. We are investing in the equipment and diagnostic capabilities needed to make our technicians more productive rather than expecting them to troubleshoot modern trucks without the proper tools.

Compensation & Benefits Pay:

Competitive and based on experience Benefits and additional compensation will be discussed based on experience and qualifications.

Job Type:

Full-time Schedule:

Day shift, Monday through Friday If you're an experienced heavy-truck mechanic looking for a shop where your skills are valued and you want to be part of building a growing operation, we'd like to talk with you.

Pay:

$30.00 - $50.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 - 50.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person