Diesel technician- Tues-Sat 12 PM to 8:30 PM

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Diesel Technician

Location: Leesport, PA

Schedule:  Tues-Sat 12 PM to 8:30 PM

We are seeking a skilled Trailer Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing our fleet of trailers to ensure safe and efficient transportation operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and inspections on trailers including brakes, lights, tires, and suspension systems
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues and perform necessary repairs
• Conduct DOT inspections and ensure all trailers meet safety and compliance standards
• Maintain accurate service records and documentation
• Perform welding and fabrication work as needed
• Replace and repair trailer doors, hinges, flooring, and other structural components
• Service and repair refrigeration units on temperature-controlled trailers (if applicable)
• Collaborate with transportation team to prioritize repair schedules and minimize downtime

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 2 years of experience in trailer maintenance and repair preferred
• Strong knowledge of air brake systems, electrical systems, and trailer components
• Ability to use diagnostic tools and equipment
• Welding and fabrication skills preferred
• Valid driver's license required; CDL preferred but not required
• Ability to lift heavy objects and work in various weather conditions
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety

Work Environment:

This position is located in an active industrial manufacturing and distribution center with moderate to high noise levels, temperature variations, and material handling equipment in operation. The role may require extended periods of standing or walking on concrete floors and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses and steel-toed boots. The fast-paced environment involves time-sensitive and safety sensitive operations and may include various shift schedules to support production and distribution needs.

Why You’ll Love This Job 

Tool & Boot Allowance – Get a $300 annual boot allowance and $500 annual tool allowance so you’re always equipped for the job.

Comprehensive Benefits – Health, dental, vision, retirement plans, and paid time off to support your well-being.

Competitive Pay & Shift Differentials – Earn what you're worth with opportunities for additional pay.

Growth & Stability – Work with a company that invests in its mechanics and keeps you busy year-round.

Benefits We Offer

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday off
• Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific) and Medical Tourism
• Telehealth
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Life Insurance

Our Core Values:

• Honesty & Integrity: Acts with transparency, discretion, and ethical judgment. Trusted to handle sensitive information and provide accurate, unbiased insights. 
• (Dirty Fingernail: Takes full accountability for outcomes, not just tasks. Inspects details, ensures data accuracy, and follows through to completion. 
• Continuous Improvement: Actively seeks better ways to improve templates, tools, and processes. Learns from prior initiatives and embeds lessons into standard work. 
• Growth & Results Focus: Understands how transformation initiatives drive growth, cost reduction, and profitability. Keeps work aligned to enterprise priorities. 
• Culture of Leadership: Leads through influence, reliability, and example. Builds trust across functions and supports leaders at every level. 
• Customer-Centric & Boundaryless: Works across silos for the greater good of the organization. Ensures outputs meet the needs of executives, initiative owners, and teams. 
• Operational Excellence: Demonstrates strong organizational discipline, attention to detail, and the ability to translate ambiguity into clear, executable tools. 

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 We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Notice to Search Firms: We are not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. We will not pay any placement, referral or other fees to any search firms unless we have agreed otherwise in a valid, written agreement for the specific position posted and signed by an authorized representative of Ashley Furniture Industries.

Please note this position is not eligible for current or future employment sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or at any time in the future.