Diesel Truck/Trailer Mechanic

Madden Industrial Craftsmen

Portland, OR

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
LOCATION
Portland, OR
POSTED
30+ days ago

Madden Industrial Craftsmen is seeking a Diesel Truck & Trailer Mechanic for our client in NE Portland, OR. This position supports fleet maintenance and repair operations with a focus on DOT-compliant service and bumper-to-bumper diagnostics on trucks and trailers. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with the following: diesel engine diagnostics, DOT inspections, air brake systems, hydraulic systems, drivetrain repair, and low-voltage electrical troubleshooting.

Pay & Schedule
Pay: $32–$37/hour DOE
Shift: Swing shift, 2:30pm–11:00pm

Key Responsibilities
• Perform bumper-to-bumper maintenance and repairs on diesel trucks and trailers
• Complete DOT Annual Vehicle Inspections in compliance with state and federal regulations
• Diagnose and repair steering, suspension, and drivetrain components including brakes, differentials, drivelines, and wheel ends
• Troubleshoot and repair low-voltage electrical systems
• Service and repair pneumatic air brake systems
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic systems including cylinders, PTOs, valves, and pumps
• Perform basic engine and transmission troubleshooting, including clutch replacement
• Complete accurate written and electronic work orders
• Perform occasional shop, building, and yard maintenance as needed
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

Required Qualifications
• Minimum 2 years of diesel truck and trailer maintenance experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge of DOT compliance and inspection requirements
• Ability to maintain vehicles to state and federal DOT standards
• Ability to operate vehicles up to and including Class 8 trucks
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Adequately stocked personal toolbox
• Basic computer skills and clear documentation habits

Preferred Qualifications
• Vocational training or technical certificate in diesel or heavy equipment repair
• Experience with Cummins Insite, Detroit DDEC, or CAT ET diagnostic software
• Class A, B, or C CDL
• Engine rebuilding experience
• Welding or fabrication experience

Benefits
• Medical
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match

Work Environment
This role is performed in a shop and yard environment with exposure to heavy equipment, noise, moving vehicles, and physical demands. Work includes standing for extended periods, lifting components, bending, and hands-on mechanical repair. PPE and established safety procedures are required at all times.

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About the Company

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Madden Industrial Craftsmen

You can get onto building a business and career faster with us, because we find and match the right talented job seeking craftsmen with the right industrial jobs. For 30 years, Madden Industrial Craftsmen has served as the premier staffing provider for industrial businesses in the Pacific Northwest, which provides quality employment opportunities to our pool of skilled working craftsmen. We are a local family-owned company with deep roots in the Northwest! We are extremely proud of our extended Madden family, and invite you to take part.

Industry is our craft. Honesty and integrity is our promise.
We are Madden.

COMPANY SIZE
2,000 to 2,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Paid Sick Days, Professional Development, 401K, Employee Referral Program
FOUNDED
1988
WEBSITE
http://www.mici.com