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Diesel Technician - 2nd Shift (GR 22)
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A Diesel Mechanic repairs and rebuilds diesel engines for vehicles like trucks, ships, tractors, and buses.
$65,035 / year median in Washington
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Diesel Technician - 2nd Shift (GR 22) PACCAR paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) United States, Washington, Mount Vernon Jul 28, 2026 Requisition Summary Full-time Diesel Technician to support engineering staff with all phases of heavy duty vehicle testing at the Paccar Technical Center Vehicle Operations Lab.
This position is for the 2nd shift; Wednesday through Sunday from 2:30pm to 1:00am. Company Information PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of premium light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates and also provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business. Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services, you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started! Division Information The PACCAR Technical Center provides engineering excellence to the truck, engine, and winch divisions of PACCAR Inc through innovative product development and testing. The Technical Center is located in the Skagit Valley about 65 miles north of Seattle, Washington. Tooling is provided. Job Functions / Responsibilities Prepare heavy dutyvehicles for testing, including replacing components and installing measurement instrumentation Work closely with engineering staff to ensure engines and vehicles are performing as requested during testing Maintain, troubleshoot and repair test engines and vehicles Maintain the highest level of documentation, work area cleanliness and organization Keep abreast of new technologies Perform duties safely and efficiently with minimal supervision Flexibility, initiative and the willingness to respond to shifting time and project demands Qualifications 3 years relevant work experience to ensure knowledge of heavy-duty vehicle systems Proficient troubleshooting skills in engine and vehicle systems Must have the ability to exercise independent judgment and creativity based on sound technical theory, to solve a wide range of challenges for which routine solutions are not available Applicants with a high attention to detail, very thorough, and are highly organized are sought after Excellent mechanical aptitude Welding and fabrication skills a plus Current CDL a plus, ability to acquire a CDL required Good computer skills - Microsoft Office software proficiency desired Good verbal and written communication skills Must be self-directed with the ability to manage personal workload and alternate schedules Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment Education Associate in Technical Arts degree in Diesel Power Technology or equivalent PACCAR Benefits As a
This position is for the 2nd shift; Wednesday through Sunday from 2:30pm to 1:00am. Company Information PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of premium light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates and also provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business. Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services, you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started! Division Information The PACCAR Technical Center provides engineering excellence to the truck, engine, and winch divisions of PACCAR Inc through innovative product development and testing. The Technical Center is located in the Skagit Valley about 65 miles north of Seattle, Washington. Tooling is provided. Job Functions / Responsibilities Prepare heavy dutyvehicles for testing, including replacing components and installing measurement instrumentation Work closely with engineering staff to ensure engines and vehicles are performing as requested during testing Maintain, troubleshoot and repair test engines and vehicles Maintain the highest level of documentation, work area cleanliness and organization Keep abreast of new technologies Perform duties safely and efficiently with minimal supervision Flexibility, initiative and the willingness to respond to shifting time and project demands Qualifications 3 years relevant work experience to ensure knowledge of heavy-duty vehicle systems Proficient troubleshooting skills in engine and vehicle systems Must have the ability to exercise independent judgment and creativity based on sound technical theory, to solve a wide range of challenges for which routine solutions are not available Applicants with a high attention to detail, very thorough, and are highly organized are sought after Excellent mechanical aptitude Welding and fabrication skills a plus Current CDL a plus, ability to acquire a CDL required Good computer skills - Microsoft Office software proficiency desired Good verbal and written communication skills Must be self-directed with the ability to manage personal workload and alternate schedules Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment Education Associate in Technical Arts degree in Diesel Power Technology or equivalent PACCAR Benefits As a