What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diesel Technician / Mechanic - Coburg, OR position at Freightliner Northwest?
Overview
Diesel Technicians — Join Our Coburg, OR Gordon Truck Centers Team!
Put your skills to work. Build your career. Enjoy a schedule that works for you.
We’re looking for skilled Diesel Technicians to join our team! If you have strong diagnostic and mechanical skills and take pride in keeping diesel equipment running safely and efficiently, we want to hear from you.
Evening Shift — Schedule Flexibility!
We understand that one schedule doesn’t work for everyone. Qualified candidates hired for the evening shift may have the option to choose the schedule that best fits their needs:
- Five 8-hour shifts, or
- Four 10-hour shifts
That means you can choose the schedule that works best for your lifestyle while doing work you’re proud of.
⭐ Effective 9/28/2026 - $2,000 signing bonus with 3–5 years of diesel industry experience & OEM certifications OR $3,000 enhanced signing bonus with 6 years of experience and OEM certs! Contact us for details!
Responsibilities
- Run diagnostic tests and analyze results.
- Repair or replace vehicle engines, steering mechanisms, transmissions, and braking systems efficiently and accurately.
- Working knowledge of engines, transmissions, differential, A/C and suspensions.
- Determine unit condition by conducting inspections & diagnostic tests, identifying deficiencies.
- Able to read schematics for electrical and air systems.
- Develop technical skills through training opportunities
- Test equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications; make necessary adjustments if required.
- Ensure the cleanliness of the shop.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and professional work environment
- Work as part of a team while delivering quality workmanship
Qualifications
What We’re Looking For
✅ Diesel technician or heavy-duty mechanical experience
✅ Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
✅ Quality-Focused Workmanship
✅ Ability to work independently and as part of a team
✅ Commitment to safety and quality
At GTC, you will be working with cutting-edge industry technologies. With the help of a team you can rely on and training to build your skill sets, we’ll coach and encourage you every step of the way in well equipped, safe facilities where you’re empowered to do what’s right - whether you’re performing routine maintenance or complete engine overhauls.
⭐ Effective 9/28/2026 - $2,000 signing bonus with 3–5 years of diesel industry experience & OEM certifications OR $3,000 enhanced signing bonus with 6 years of experience and OEM certs! Contact us for details!
Ready to Put Your Diesel Skills in Gear?
If you’re an experienced Diesel Technician looking for competitive opportunities, a great team, and evening-shift scheduling flexibility, apply today!
Your skills matter. Your schedule matters. Your next opportunity starts here at GORDON.
About GTC
Helping customers satisfy their transportation needs since 1986, Gordon Truck Centers, Inc. (GTC) is an expanded network of 19 dealerships doing business as Gordon Truck Centers, Freightliner Northwest, Western Star Northwest, TrailerCraft, Western Mountain Bus, and Freightliner of Hawaii. As a full-service Freightliner, Western Star, Wilson Trailer dealership family, GTC can sell, finance, insure and service commercial trucks for medium and heavy-duty applications. Apply Today! We look forward to working with you! Click to learn more about GTC.
GTC General Benefits Description
Gordon Truck Centers, Inc. (GTC) provides a healthcare plan that covers medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits for eligible employees as well as a basic group term life insurance policy and employee assistance program (EAP). Eligible employees can enroll in our company Health Savings Account (HSA). Tuition reimbursement and profit sharing are available for employees.
For retirement savings, GTC offers traditional pre-tax 401(k) and post-tax Roth 401(k) options. For qualifying employees, the company will match dollar for dollar of your contributions up to 3% of your income. Employees receive paid vacation, personal time off (PTO) and six (6) paid holidays. More information can be found at https://www.gordontruckcenters.com/benefits.
GTC is an equal opportunity employer. This position is classified as safety sensitive. All offers of employment are made contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check. A motor vehicle records check is also required for positions with driving responsibilities. Mechanics frequently lift up to 75 pounds and must have a full complement of tools.
E-Verify Program
Gordon Truck Centers, Inc. uses the E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to www.uscis.gov and click on 'E-Verify' located near the bottom of the page.
Salary : $2,000 - $3,000