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Diesel Technician
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What they do
A Diesel Mechanic repairs and rebuilds diesel engines for vehicles like trucks, ships, tractors, and buses.
$57,322 / year median in Ohio
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Diesel Technician
LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions
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Youngstown, Ohio
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CONTRACTOR
Updated 09/03/2026
Job Description
Job Summary
Diesel Mechanic
Pay:
$25
•40 per hour, based on qualified experience
Shift:
1st Wednesday
•Saturday 530am
•530 pm
Diesel Mechanic Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform basic tractor/trailer general maintenance and repairs, including, but not limited to welding.
May need to drive tractor/trailer in/out of the shop or through facility parking lot.
Work in a safe manner, per company, local, state and federal policies and regulations.
Perform preventative maintenance (PMs), electrical, suspension, and airbrake repairs, and run diagnostics on the fleet.
Ability to speak, write and comprehend the English language in accordance with all safety-related regulations and product specifications to avoid product contaminations in addition to processing paperwork for invoicing, billing, etc.
Skilled in medium duty and heavy duty truck diagnostics and general repair work
Freightliner, Detroit, Mercedes, Cummins, Meritor, Eaton, and Sprinter needed
Computer diagnostics on heavy trucks and engines
Ability to problem solve and work on your own in a team environment
Ability to work well with others
Customer service is a priority
Other duties as required to support operations.
Note:
Can not interview or accept techs who worked at Transport America.
Diesel Mechanic Qualifications and Requirements:
Equivalent of High School Diploma or GED and 3+ years diesel mechanic experience.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
Have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, spending time bending, climbing and stooping.
Must have own set of tools
Must have steel toe boots
Must be able to pass NON DOT Drug Screen
Must be able to pass CRIM County Level
Must have valid Drivers License
Job Pay Details
Hourly Rate
$8
Based on experience.
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