What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fleet & Diesel Mechanic position at Festive Lighting Pros?
Fleet & Diesel Mechanic (Trucks & Trailers)
Starting at $25/hour (based on experience)
About the Opportunity
We are hiring an experienced Fleet & Diesel Mechanic to maintain a growing fleet of approximately 30 trucks and trailers (and expanding) that support operations across several companies.
This is a hands-on role for a reliable, independent mechanic who can keep a diverse mix of diesel and gasoline equipment safe, reliable, and road-ready. You will work on vans, pickup trucks, light- and medium-duty vehicles, some heavy-duty trucks, dump trailers, grapple trucks, bucket trucks, and related equipment.
What You’ll Be Working On
- Diesel engines: Ford Powerstroke 7.3, 6.0, and 6.7, plus International MaxxForce engines (2007 and newer)
- Gasoline engines: Ford, GM, and other makes and years
- Vans, pickup trucks, light-duty, medium-duty, and some heavy-duty trucks
- Air brake and hydraulic brake systems
- Hydraulic systems on dump trailers, grapple trucks, bucket trucks, and related equipment
- Trailers (inspections, brakes, lights, suspension, tires, and general repairs)
- Preventative maintenance, oil changes, lubrication, and full fleet diagnostics
Responsibilities
- Perform preventative maintenance, including oil changes, lubrication, and scheduled service on trucks and trailers
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, engine, brake, and hydraulic issues using scanners and standard diagnostic tools
- Inspect and service air brake and hydraulic brake systems to ensure safe operation
- Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic systems
- Maintain accurate service and repair records in our proprietary maintenance software (tied to GPS and ECM data)
- Work independently while supporting overall fleet reliability and safety
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a diesel or fleet mechanic
- Strong ability to diagnose and repair issues independently
- Experience with diesel engines (Powerstroke and/or MaxxForce preferred)
- Hydraulic system knowledge and repair experience required
- Experience with air brakes and hydraulic brakes preferred
- Ability to use a diagnostic scanner on diesel motors
- Strong preventative maintenance and recordkeeping skills
- Must own your own tools
- Reliable, detail-oriented, and safety-focused
- Experience with both trucks and trailers preferred
- Clean driving record preferred
Compensation & Growth
- $25–$30 per hour depending on experience and skill level
- Clear opportunity for long-term growth, including potential advancement into fleet management and oversight of additional mechanics
- Stable, hands-on role supporting active fleets
- If you have solid diesel and hydraulic experience, take pride in preventative maintenance and accurate records, and want to work on a varied, growing fleet with room to advance, we’d like to hear from you.
Apply today.
Please include a brief summary of your diesel, hydraulic, preventative maintenance, and fleet experience along with your availability.
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $30