Truck & Trailer Maintenance Mechanic — Level 2

Department: Maintenance

Reports to: Manager – IND Maintenance

FLSA Status: Hourly

Why this role?

• Keep a mission-critical fleet safe, compliant, and on the road.
• Own both scheduled PMs and fast-turn unscheduled repairs.
• Grow your skills while mentoring Level 1 technicians.
• Work with diesel systems, electrical diagnostics, and minor body repairs.

What you'll tackle

• Perform routine preventive maintenance and complete vehicle inspections aligned with FMCSA inspection guidelines.
• Diagnose and repair trucks and trailers with limited supervision; replace components as needed.
• Conduct minor body work to restore function and appearance.
• Record work precisely on work orders and inspection forms; ensure accurate data entry and strict accountability of parts to each piece of equipment.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area.
• Support and train Level 1 technicians when requested.
• Take on additional responsibilities as assigned by management.

What you bring

• High school diploma or GED; vocational/technical training preferred. CDL preparation is a plus.
• 1–2 years of tractor/trailer maintenance in a commercial garage or fleet leasing environment (minimum 1 year).
• Degree in Diesel Mechanics preferred.
• Comfort with computers, strong communication, organized documentation, and excellent problem-solving.
• Calm under pressure with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.

Supervisory responsibilities: None.

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.

• Stand, walk, reach, handle, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, and hear on a regular basis.
• Sit and climb/balance frequently; occasionally use sense of smell.
• Regularly lift/move up to 100 lbs; frequently lift/move more than 100 lbs.
• Require close/distance/color/peripheral vision and depth perception.

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.

• Regular: wet/humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high and precarious places.
• Frequent: fumes/airborne particles, outside weather, extreme cold and heat, vibration.
• Occasional: exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Noise: can be very loud.

How you succeed

Abilities (demonstrated now, beyond potential):

• Plan, organize, and prioritize work.
• Gather data and communicate findings clearly.
• Write and speak with clarity.
• Anticipate and recognize problems early.
• Shift effectively among multiple tasks and inputs.
• Build strong relationships across personalities.

Performance dimensions (observable behaviors):

• Service & sensitivity to drivers and customers.
• Active listening and information capture.
• Strong oral/written communication with sound mechanics (grammar, clarity, concision).
• Planning & organization to hit deadlines.
• Sound judgment aligned to facts, mission, and resources.
• Steady performance under stress.
• Team orientation: collaborate, respect, and share.

Technical toolkit

• 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