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Preventative Maintenance Diesel Technician

RSKS ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES INC
Knoxville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 6/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/31/2026
 
Fraley & Schilling

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus

Must meet performance goals and measurements. Pay-out over 6 month period.

Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to perform preventative maintenance (PM) on a variety of equipment types and perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without supervision.  In addition to this, employees should be attentive and able to consistently operate in an efficient manner. 

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Ensure safety and compliance by conducting DOT inspections on tractors and trailers

  • Perform preventative maintenance on tractors, trailers, and other equipment

  • Based on checklist, evaluates equipment and makes recommendations for improvements and/or takes preventative maintenance action

  • Conducts yard checks with attention to detail

  • Ability to inspect and adjust brakes

  • Ability to recognize and handle cosmetic deficiencies as needed

  • Ability to drive tractor and trailer on private property (no CDL required)

  • Occasional off-site preventative maintenance at unit locations (infrequent)

Skills & Qualifications

  • Basic computer skills

  • Ability to recognize potential and/or existing defects / malfunctions

  • Able to meet all physical demands

Education & Experience

  • High School Diploma (GED) or equivalent.

  • HVAC certification and some similar industry experience.

Physical Demands

Stand

Constantly 

Climb

Occasionally 

Walk

Constantly  

Crawl

Occasionally 

Sit

Frequently 

Squat/Kneel

Occasionally 

Manually Manipulate

Frequently  

Bend

Occasionally 

Reach Outward

Occasionally 

Grasp

Frequently 

Reach Above Shoulder

Occasionally 

Speak

Frequently 

Lift/Carry       Push/Pull

10 lbs or less

Frequently 

10 lbs or less

Frequently 

11 lbs - 20 lbs

Occasionally

11 lbs - 20 lbs

Occasionally 

21 lbs - 50 lbs

Occasionally 

21 lbs - 50 lbs

Occasionally 

51 lbs - 100 lbs

N/A

51 lbs - 100 lbs

N/A

100 lbs or more

N/A

100 lbs or more

N/A

(Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position

(Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hours/day)

(Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hours/day)

(Constantly) Position requires this activity 67% or more time (5.5 hours/day)



Military Veterans are encouraged to apply


Fraley and Schilling provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.


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