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Diesel Mechanic

WorkRocket
Joplin, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 7/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/15/2026

Experienced Diesel Mechanics! Imagine turning wrenches on a well-maintained private fleet while earning up to $80,000 and full benefits in an environment where you won't be micromanaged. Enjoy an incredible culture where you are a valued member of a tight-knit team with an employee-owned company.

Take your skills to the next level in this career where you will be able to work on all aspects of diesel engines, not pigeon-holed into one specific area maintenance and repair.

Transportation Distribution Company (TDC)., an employee-owned freight carrier primarily consisting of company-owned tractors and trailers, is looking for a Diesel Mechanic to join their team in Joplin, MO.

If you have 2 years of diesel mechanic experience, troubleshooting experience, and your own tools, this is an opportunity you need to explore!

Why skilled diesel mechanics join the TDC team:

  • Sign-on bonus of $3000!
  • Stable and strong culture: TDC mechanics are a small and mighty team! You will be able to do what you do best independently, with no one watching over your shoulder. Your expertise is valued here!
  • 1st shift schedule: Monday-Friday 6:30AM-4:30PM
  • Variety of projects: the sky is the limit for what you’ll be able to work on, you’ll never be stuck in one area of the shop
  • Work on a well-maintained private fleet: no customer vehicles to worry about
  • Competitive compensation: Top Technicians earn $80,000 a year (paid as $25-$30/hour) or more based on their experience and certifications.
  • Comprehensive benefits: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), low-cost medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and long-term disability insurance, generous PTO and paid holidays

Essential duties and responsibilities:

  • Performs routine, preventative maintenance and vehicle inspections, in compliance with FMCSA inspection guidelines
  • Performs various non-scheduled repairs on trucks and trailers with limited supervision
  • Records all work performed on work orders and inspection forms, responsible for entering accurate information on work orders while maintaining accountability for allocation of parts to specific equipment
  • Cleans and maintains assigned work areas
  • Performs other related duties as assigned by management

About the company: TDC started in Kansas City, Kansas, in 1984 with five employees serving Monkem Co. It grew to 55 employees and 40 tractors, expanding services to include storage, delivery, and drayage. In 1988, TDC opened a Joplin, Missouri terminal and expanded rapidly, leading to a new office and shop by 1990.

TDC relocated its main operations to Joplin, with additional offices in St. Louis, Kansas City, and Oklahoma City. The company focuses on the Midwest, with 85% of its loads within this region to keep drivers home each weekend.

Interstate Personnel Services, Inc. (IPS) acquired TDC due to its quality drivers, excellent safety profile, and strong customer relationships.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual’s race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Salary : $80,000

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