What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diesel Truck Mechanic position at Sunrock Industries?
Position Summary
The Diesel Truck Technician plays a critical role in servicing and maintaining Sunrock’s fleet, ensuring trucks and equipment operate at peak performance. This position is responsible for performing diagnostics, repairs, preventive maintenance, and inspections on diesel- and gasoline-powered mobile equipment.
The incumbent will work under general guidance but has autonomy to plan, schedule, and carry out tasks to meet objectives within established policy guidelines. This role requires strong mechanical expertise, problem-solving skills, and good judgment.
Sunrock Industries is not accepting unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiting firms. If you are an agency or search firm representative, please contact Sunrock Industries Talent Acquisition at HRteam@thesunrockgroup.com for consideration prior to submitting candidates. Sunrock Industries and its affiliates will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms submitted through this source. In addition, Sunrock Industries and its affiliates will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes submitted to any employee, hiring manager, or member of the Sunrock Industries team. Sunrock Industries maintains an approved vendor list for recruiting services and will only consider candidate submissions from approved firms when Sunrock has specifically engaged the firm to assist with a search for designated roles. Unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from firms not engaged by Sunrock do not create any obligation on the part of Sunrock Industries to pay placement fees.
The Diesel Truck Technician plays a critical role in servicing and maintaining Sunrock’s fleet, ensuring trucks and equipment operate at peak performance. This position is responsible for performing diagnostics, repairs, preventive maintenance, and inspections on diesel- and gasoline-powered mobile equipment.
The incumbent will work under general guidance but has autonomy to plan, schedule, and carry out tasks to meet objectives within established policy guidelines. This role requires strong mechanical expertise, problem-solving skills, and good judgment.
- Typical schedule: 10 hours/day, 5 days/week, with Saturdays as needed
- Overtime is a regular part of the schedule
- Reports directly to the Fleet Manager
- May support multiple shop and field locations
- Perform on-road repairs and shop-based maintenance under supervisor direction
- Conduct inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on mixer trucks, dump trucks, trailers, and related equipment
- Diagnose malfunctions using manufacturers’ software, tools, and testing equipment
- Complete operator-reported repairs and preventive maintenance tasks according to company and manufacturer standards
- Lead and support fellow mechanics; provide technical guidance and assist with part requisitions
- Research technical information and fabricate equipment components (hydraulic systems, towing attachments, shields, etc.) from blueprints or schematics
- Overhaul diesel and gasoline engines and major power train components
- Test-drive equipment to confirm repair quality and functionality
- Maintain accurate records of labor, materials, and completed work in the Computerized Maintenance Management Information System (CMMIS)
- Assist with inventory management of parts and supplies
- Complete assigned technical training and certification programs
- Proven experience as a Mobile Truck Technician or in a similar heavy-equipment repair role
- Advanced mechanical knowledge gained through formal training or extensive field experience
- Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair complex issues independently
- Familiarity with manufacturers’ diagnostic software and hardware
- Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance, fluids, filtration, and machine diagnostics
- Computer proficiency, including email, spreadsheets, and maintenance/inventory software
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and work independently
- Effective communicator and team player with leadership qualities
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Certificate or degree from a two-year technical school preferred
- 5 years of related experience and/or training required
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered
- Valid North Carolina Driver’s License (required)
Sunrock Industries is not accepting unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiting firms. If you are an agency or search firm representative, please contact Sunrock Industries Talent Acquisition at HRteam@thesunrockgroup.com for consideration prior to submitting candidates. Sunrock Industries and its affiliates will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms submitted through this source. In addition, Sunrock Industries and its affiliates will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes submitted to any employee, hiring manager, or member of the Sunrock Industries team. Sunrock Industries maintains an approved vendor list for recruiting services and will only consider candidate submissions from approved firms when Sunrock has specifically engaged the firm to assist with a search for designated roles. Unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from firms not engaged by Sunrock do not create any obligation on the part of Sunrock Industries to pay placement fees.