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AppleOne

Diesel Technician

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A Diesel Mechanic repairs and rebuilds diesel engines for vehicles like trucks, ships, tractors, and buses.

$53,649 / year median in Louisiana

+10% projected growth

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Job Summary We are seeking a Diesel Technician for a direct hire opportunity in Shreveport, LA. This role is ideal for a motivated technician who is building a career in diesel repair, fleet maintenance, and heavy equipment service. The Diesel Technician will inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain diesel-powered trucks, trailers, heavy equipment, and fleet vehicles to help ensure safe, reliable operation. Trade school certificate, or associates degree preferred. ASE certifications are a major bonus, and on the job training will be considered. This opportunity offers a hands-on, team-oriented work environment with supportive leadership and the chance to continue developing technical skills. Candidates who take pride in quality workmanship, safe work practices, and keeping equipment running efficiently will be well positioned for success. Key Responsibilities
  • Inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain diesel engines, trucks, trailers, heavy equipment, and fleet vehicles.
  • Perform preventative maintenance services, including oil changes, fluid checks, filter replacements, brake inspections, and tire repairs.
  • Diagnose and repair electrical, hydraulic, suspension, steering, braking, fuel, and engine performance issues.
  • Replace components such as alternators, starters, water pumps, belts, hoses, injectors, and batteries.
  • Use hand tools, power tools, and computerized diagnostic equipment to complete repairs accurately and efficiently.
  • Complete work orders, maintain accurate repair documentation, and follow safety procedures and maintenance standards. Compensation and Benefits
  • Direct hire opportunity.
  • Salary range: $50,000 to $60,000 per year.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans The Know Your Rights poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf The pay transparency policy is available here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team. AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
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//e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.