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Diesel Technician/Mechanic

Jim Whitehead's Best One Tire & Service
Augusta, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/25/2027

General Description:

Diagnose and repair commercial trucks and trailers.

Duties Include:

· Engine diagnostics and engine repair.

· Brake inspections and repair.

· Alignments and steering repair.

· Suspension repair.

· Welding and fabricating.

· Perform preventative maintenance services

· Maintaining a clean shop.

· Other duties as assigned.

· Operate heavy-duty service trucks and associated tools.

· Work outside in all weather conditions.

· Repair trucks and trailers on-site for customers.

· Perform fleet inspections.

· Maintain Company Vehicles to D.O.T. standard.

· Perform Emergency Road Service to repair disabled trucks mechanical issues.

· Prepare paperwork on-site detailing the services performed and submitting it to Sales.

· Effectively communicate fleet needs with Service and Sales.

· Perform fleet inspections to assess mechanical needs and make recommendations to fleets as needed.

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· Raise and lower vehicles safely, with hydraulic or floor jacks.

· Safely operate all shop machinery, including but not limited to diagnostic computers, floor jacks or lifts, air powered tools, torque wrench welder and cutting torch.

· Operate and maintain diagnostic equipment.

Commercial Mechanical Technician Requirements:

· Must perform duties and responsibilities in a safe manner.

· Must have a valid driver’s license; driving record must meet company’s insurance requirements.

· The ability to work in a fast-paced customer service-oriented environment.

· Team- Player: Works well as a member of a group.

· Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well.

· Must pass DOT medical certificate if applicable.

· Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.

· Customer-Oriented – Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.

· Reliability – The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.

· Safety-Conscious – Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.

· Schedule Flexibility – Employee must be flexible on scheduled hours realizing that business hours are dictated by customer needs and can run past scheduled ending times or start before scheduled beginning times.

· Technical Aptitude – Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.

· Working Under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks in stressful situations.

· Understand and commit to the Best-One Vision, Mission, and Core Values.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

· Position requires continuous standing, bending, lifting and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

· Repetitive motion – Must have the ability to handle repetitive motion.

· Sustained vibrations – Must have the ability to sustain frequent vibrations.

· Ability to stand for extended periods of time.

· Read ticket and perform work listed; write confirmation and recommendation.

· Environment: Ability and willingness to work in an environment that is not climate controlled. Temperatures range from extremely hot to extremely cold, depending on the season.

· Vision (Near, distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception).

· Sense of sound (Alarms, horns and motorized equipment).

· PPE: Ability and willingness to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Safety Glasses, gloves, safety harnesses, steel reinforced footwear).

· Must pass qualifications to receive a D.O.T Medical Card if necessary for the vehicle team member is operating.

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: On the road

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