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J. P. Express Service, Inc
Heavy Duty Diesel Fleet Technician
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What they do
A Diesel Mechanic repairs and rebuilds diesel engines for vehicles like trucks, ships, tractors, and buses.
$59,486 / year median in New York
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Build Your Career. Keep a Fleet Moving. Are you an experienced heavy-duty technician who takes pride in diagnosing problems, fixing them right, and keeping trucks safe and road-ready? JP Express Service, Inc. is looking for a skilled Heavy-Duty Diesel Fleet Technician to join our team in Islandia, NY. This is an opportunity to put your technical expertise to work maintaining a diverse commercial fleet while becoming an important part of a stable, privately owned company that has been serving the Tri-State area since 1992. You'll work hands-on in our mechanical shop, performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting complex systems, completing safety repairs, and helping ensure our fleet is ready to operate safely and reliably every day. What You'll Do As a Heavy-Duty Diesel Fleet Technician, you will be responsible for the repair, maintenance, inspection, and safety of JP Express Service's fleet.
Key responsibilities include:
- Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on heavy-duty trucks and fleet vehicles.
- Diagnose and repair ABS and air brake systems , including adjustments and safety-related repairs.
- Maintain and service after treatment and exhaust systems .
- Diagnose electrical problems, including shorts, wiring harnesses, sensors, and other electrical components.
- Perform comprehensive heavy-duty preventive maintenance on class 6,7,8 powered trucks.
- Conduct vehicle inspections and identify potential safety or mechanical issues before they become costly problems.
- Ensure all repairs and maintenance meet company safety requirements and applicable standards.
- Perform rear-door and roof fabrication and repairs.
- Complete body and panel repairs, welding, and marker-light repairs.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Take ownership of assigned work and use sound judgment when diagnosing and repairing equipment.
Required:
- 5+ years of verifiable experience working on heavy-duty trucks or comparable commercial vehicles.
- Strong knowledge of heavy-duty preventive maintenance and repair.
- Experience with air brakes, ABS, electrical systems, aftertreatment/exhaust systems, and vehicle safety systems .
- Ability to diagnose mechanical and electrical problems accurately.
- Ability to perform welding, fabrication, body/panel repairs, and related fleet repairs.
- Strong commitment to safety and quality.
- Dependable, responsible, and able to work independently.
- Willingness to work hands-on in a mechanical shop environment.
- Ability to reliably commute to Islandia, NY 11749 , or relocate before starting.
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) plan with company matching
- ESOP — an opportunity to share in the company's success
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- Paid time off
- Sick pay JP Express contributes more than 70% toward the cost of medical, dental, and vision coverage, according to the current job description.