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Diesel/Trailer Mechanic

Opti Staffing Group
Vancouver, WA Contractor
POSTED ON 9/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/24/2025
OPTI STAFFING IS HIRING!

Position:
Diesel / Trailer Mechanic

Location: Vancouver, WA

Pay: $25 (Depending On Experience)

Schedule: Monday - Friday (overtime as needed); some weekend emergency support

Who We Are

We are a heavy-haul and container freight transportation company serving the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana). We maintain our own fleet of late-model trucks, chassis, and gensets supporting specialized container hauling, dry van, and refrigerated operations. Our focus is “Service Beyond Expectations.”

What You’ll Do

  • Diagnose, maintain, and repair diesel engines, transmissions, suspensions, brakes, and related systems on trucks and trailer units
  • Perform preventive maintenance inspections (PMs) and scheduled service work
  • Respond to breakdowns and road calls as needed
  • Fabricate, weld, or repair trailer components, frames, and structural parts
  • Troubleshoot electrical systems, controls, and auxiliary power systems (gensets, reefer units)
  • Maintain accurate work orders, records, and parts inventory
  • Ensure compliance with DOT and safety regulations
  • Collaborate with operations, dispatch, and drivers to coordinate maintenance schedules

What’s In It for You

  • Steady work with a growing fleet
  • Overtime pay and emergency call-in pay
  • Benefits package (medical, etc.)
  • Opportunity for professional growth and training
  • Working with modern equipment and tools
  • Supportive team environment

What You Need to Have The Musts:

  • Strong experience as a diesel mechanic with trucks and trailers
  • Proficient in diesel engine diagnostics, brakes, suspension, and drivetrain systems
  • Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and maintenance manuals
  • Welding and fabrication skills (steel, aluminum)
  • Ability to work independently and respond to emergency repair calls
  • Valid driver’s license (CDL preferred or ability to obtain)
  • Strong safety mindset and regulatory knowledge (DOT, FMCSA, etc.)

Preferred:

  • Experience with refrigerated units / gensets
  • Experience in heavy-haul or container transport equipment
  • ASE certification or equivalent
  • Experience with electronic diagnostics on modern truck systems

Next Steps

Please respond with an updated resume.

Call Kristian at 360.553.7223 OR Grant at 360.553.7222 to schedule an interview or drop by for a walk-in interview!

Address: 703 Broadway St, Suite 690, Vancouver, WA 98660

Salary : $25

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