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Diesel Mechanic

R+L Carriers
Kentwood, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 7/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/30/2026

Diesel Mechanics, Earn up to $40.48/hr.

Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 2nd shift 3rd shift

Available PTO may be used immediately upon hire and enjoy an excellent benefits package that includes our very own employee resorts

 Click here to learn more about our employee resorts

R L Carriers - Women in Trucking

Job Description: R L Carriers has an immediate opportunity for Diesel Mechanics at our Kentwood, MI. Service Center. As a Diesel Mechanic, you will be responsible for day-to-day equipment maintenance on our fleet equipment consisting of preventative maintenance and minor to major repairs to trucks, trailers, and potentially forklifts. This can include maintaining trailers, overhead doors, lift gates, dollies, welding depending on location. Click here to learn more about being a Truck Mechanic

Requirements:

  • Experience in preventive maintenance and repairs on diesel engines
  • Must be able to handle major repairs 
  • Experience with AC and Electrical 
  • Have the ability to lift 50lbs 
  • Must have own tools
  • 2 Years of Diesel Mechanic experience preferred
  • Experience in preventive maintenance of Cummins & Detroit engines 
  • Experience using Cetaris used for work orders

  • Experience in Trailer PMs and repairs

 

 

Benefits:R L Carriers offers an excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching contributions, Paid Vacation & Holidays, and vacation lodging at our exclusive employee resorts in Daytona Beach, FL, Big Bear Lake, CA, Pigeon Forge, TN, and Ocean Isle Beach, NC.

About UsR L Carriers is a family owned, privately held transportation company founded in 1965. Our business caters to the transportation and distribution industry and is designed to provide customers with superior service through efficient administration and innovative thinking. The Company prides itself in treating our employees and customers with respect and honesty. We believe each employee contributes directly to the Company’s growth and success. There are many other transportation companies capable of picking up and delivering freight. However, we believed our customers select us because of the efforts of our employees.

R L Carriers Shared Services, LLC (“R L Carriers”) and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law.  R L Carriers will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested.  When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or otherwise reference your race, religion, age, sex, genetic, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by federal or state law.  This application is considered current for ninety (90) days only.  At the end of this period, if you are still interested in employment, it will be necessary for you to reapply by completing a new application.  

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