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Senior Diesel Technician

Atlanta, GAOnsiteFull TimeSeniorPosted 12 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • diesel technology
  • diesel technician
  • diagnostic software
  • Detroit engines
  • after treatment repairs
  • computer systems
  • preventive maintenance
  • annual vehicle inspections
  • component replacements
  • inspections

Nice to have

  • technical degree

Role summary

Schneider is seeking a Senior Diesel Technician in Atlanta to perform repairs and maintenance on company tractors. Responsibilities include diagnosing issues, completing rebuilds and replacements, performing preventive maintenance and inspections, and communicating status updates to internal customers. The role requires a technical degree in diesel technology or a related field, a minimum of two years of diesel technician experience, and knowledge of diagnostic software, Detroit engines, and after-treatment repairs. Candidates must be able to provide their own tools.

Job overview: 

  • Make repair decisions that prioritize safety as a Senior Diesel Technician in Atlanta. 
  • Perform all tractor estimations, diagnoses and corrections on company tractors.
  • Complete routine rebuilds and replacements.

Responsibilities: 

  • Perform a wide variety of preventive maintenance, annual vehicle inspections, component replacements and other repairs on tractors.
  • Complete inspections, diagnosis and work estimations.
  • Communicate status updates with internal customers.


Skills and qualifications:

  • Technical degree in diesel technology or related field.
  • Minimum of two years of diesel technician experience.
  • Knowledge of diagnostic software, Detroit engines and after treatment repairs.
  • Computer systems and diagnostic software experience.
  • Able to provide recommendations regarding maintenance and repair decisions.
  • Effective written and verbal communication.
  • Able to provide own tools within 30 days of hire.

Pay and benefits:

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance.
  • Company-paid life insurance.
  • 401(k) savings plan with company match.
  • Paid time off and paid holidays.
  • Results-based incentive pay program where you can earn above and beyond your base pay.
  • Company-provided uniforms and safety eyewear.
  • Discounts on boots.
  • Company-paid training.
  • Non-exempt U.S. shop associates working 50%25 or greater of the daily shift time between 3 p.m. and 5 a.m. local time, receive a $1.50 per hour differential for hours worked.
  • Non-exempt U.S. shop associates working weekend hours, receive an additional $0.65 per hour differential for hours worked. (Weekend hours worked between 9pm Friday – 5am Monday). 
  • See full list of diesel technician benefits.

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Our history has taught us that treating everyone with dignity and respect is vital to our ongoing success. We embrace and seek out diversity that is inclusive of thought, race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, age, religion, sexual orientation, ability, medical condition, veteran or military status, experience and background. This diversity and openness ensures all associates have equal access to opportunities and resources to contribute fully to the organization's success, and it fuels innovation, improves strategic thinking and cultivates leadership. Any applicant may request a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by contacting their Recruiter, Human Resources Business Partner, and/or Human Resources Leave Administration.

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