What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diesel Mechanic Technician position at Diesel Dogs truck repair?
Diesel Dogs Truck Repair is a busy independent shop in St.Paul, MN, specializing in heavy-duty trucks, diesel pickups, heavy equipment, and tanker trailers. We're growing fast and looking for skilled Heavy Duty Diesel Technicians to join our team.
You'll handle full-service repairs including:
- Heavy line work (engines, transmissions, differentials)
- Brakes and suspension
- Diagnostics (using scan tools and troubleshooting)
- Welding and fabrication
- General maintenance and repairs on heavy trucks, diesel pickups, and tanker trailers
Experience with tanker trailers is a big plus—we work on them regularly.
This is a hands-on shop role with opportunities to work on a variety of diesel-powered equipment. You'll need to be comfortable road-testing vehicles, so a Class A CDL (or ability to obtain one) is strongly preferred.
Key Requirements:
- 2 years of diesel/heavy truck mechanic experience (heavy line and diagnostics strongly preferred)
- Welding and fabrication skills
- Strong diagnostic abilities
- Reliable, team-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced environment
Nice-to-Haves:
- Experience with tanker trailers
- Military diesel/mechanic experience highly valued
What We Offer:
- Full-time position with competitive pay based on experience
- Independent shop—no corporate red tape
- Work on a wide range of heavy trucks, diesel pickups, and equipment
This Job Is Ideal For:
- Military veterans with diesel experience—we strongly encourage you to apply
- Candidates without a college degree
- Hardworking techs looking for steady work in a growing shop
No remote work allowed, obviously.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.00 - $42.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Mechanic: 1 year (Required)
Language:
- English (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Saint Paul, MN 55108 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $26 - $42