Diesel Truck & Trailer Service Specialist II
Job Description
Job Description Is this you?
Do you thrive keeping commercial fleets safe, compliant, and moving? Can you switch from a PM to a surprise repair without missing a beat—and document everything precisely? If you said yes, read on.
Quick Facts
- Department: Maintenance
- Reports to: Manager – Murray Maintenance
What will I do?
- Conduct routine preventive maintenance and inspections in line with FMCSA inspection guidelines.
- Diagnose and complete unscheduled repairs on trucks and trailers with minimal supervision.
- Record all work on work orders and inspection forms, ensuring parts are charged to the correct unit.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work bay.
- Perform minor body work.
- Assist with training for Level 1 technicians.
- Support other tasks as assigned by management.
What experience do I need?
- High school diploma or GED; vocational training preferred; CDL preparation is a plus.
- 1–2 years in commercial tractor/trailer maintenance (minimum 1 year).
- Preferred: A degree in Diesel Mechanics.
What skills help me succeed?
- Comfort with shop management systems and basic computer tools.
- Clear communication and strong organization.
- Resourceful problem-solver.
- Proven under pressure; able to juggle multiple demands.
Supervision: None.
What are the physical demands?
- Regular: standing, walking, handling tools, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking, hearing.
- Frequent: sitting; climbing or balancing.
- Occasional: smelling.
- Lifting: up to 100 lbs routinely; frequently more than 100 lbs.
- Vision: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception.
Where will I be working?
- Regular exposure to humidity, moving parts, and elevated work areas.
- Frequent exposure to fumes/airborne particles, outdoor weather, extreme heat/cold, vibration.
- Occasional exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals.
- Very loud noise at times.
How do I bring value?
- Planning: prioritize and organize to hit timelines.
- Data & Research: gather facts and communicate outcomes.
- Interpersonal Communication: write and speak with clarity.
- Problem Sensitivity: spot issues before they become downtime.
- Multi-tasking: shift focus quickly and effectively.
- Relator: connect well with drivers and teammates across personalities.
Performance DNA
- Service & Sensitivity
- Active Listening
- Oral & Written Communication
- Planning & Organization
- Judgment
- Stress Tolerance
- Team Player
Technical chops we love
- Creating Preventive Maintenance Plans
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Diesel & Heavy Equipment Systems
- Electrical Systems & Diagnostics (Heavy Equipment)
- Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
- DOT & Equipment Inspection Compliance
- Equipment Installation & Wiring
- Equipment Repair & Maintenance
- Equipment Installation
Compliance & Notices
FLSA Status: Hourly
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be abel to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.