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Diesel Mechanic

Young Trucks
Canton, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 6/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/5/2026
Position Summary: This position plays a critical role in the maintenance and repair of diesel-powered vehicles and equipment. This position is essential for ensuring the reliability and efficiency of diesel engines, which power a wide range of vehicles, including trucks, buses, construction machinery, and industrial equipment.

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, and Critical Illness plans available
  • HSA (healthcare savings account) or FSA (flexible spending account) with employer match
  • 401k with employer-match
  • Company-paid Short Term Disability policy
  • Company-paid Life Insurance policy
  • Excellent pay with bonuses
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid sick time
  • Holiday pay
  • Boot voucher


Other Benefits:

  • Wellness Program
  • Service awards
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Company events/outings
  • Technician referral bonus
  • Event tickets
  • Catered events/lunches


Key Roles:

  • Diagnose and Troubleshoot
  • Parts replacement
  • Diesel Engine knowledge


Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Diagnose and repair unit based on technician level which can include PMs, PDIs, diesel engines; injector cups and overheads; emission related issues; transmission and other problems as identified.
  • Initiate diagnosis of the vehicle’s problem(s). Drive the vehicle into the bay, hook up the computer and diagnose the problem area(s).
  • Confirm accuracy of repair upon completion before releasing the unit.
  • Follow all safety guidelines: use of wheel chocks; lock out/tag out; all other safety requirements set by OSHA and Young Truck Sales.
  • Order parts to complete repairs via software from technician computer in bay.
  • Clean the shop bay and surrounding area between repair jobs.
  • Document the story of the details of the repair.


Qualifications:

  • High school education or its equivalent is required. Vocational or associate degree in diesel engine repair or its equivalent is preferred.
  • Possess a valid Ohio driver’s license with the ability to be insured by the Company’s motor vehicle insurance carrier.
  • Class A – CDL preferred.
  • Ability to walk up and down stairs. Ability to bend, crouch, and lift up to 50 lb.
  • Possess good time management, ability to prioritize, attention to detail, and basic computer skills.
  • Understand cryogenic, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
  • Good communication and customer service skills.
  • Excellent mechanical aptitude and outside –the-box thinking.


The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described; nor is it intended to be such a listing of the competencies and essential functions required to do the job. Rather they are intended only to describe the nature of the job.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

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