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Diesel Technician

Woodhaven, MIOnsiteFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)Posted 25 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Diesel technology
  • diesel technician
  • tractor
  • trailer
  • tire changes
  • brake adjustments
  • electrical repairs
  • computer systems

Nice to have

  • technical degree

Role summary

Schneider is seeking a Diesel Technician in Woodhaven, MI, to perform maintenance, inspections, and repairs on tractors and trailers. Responsibilities include PMs, annual inspections, express services like tire changes and brake adjustments, and minor electrical repairs. The role requires a technical degree or one year of experience, computer systems experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to provide own tools. This is a full-time, onsite position with comprehensive benefits and incentive pay.

Job overview: 

  • Further develop your maintenance skills as a Diesel Technician in Woodhaven, MI. 
  • Handle annual inspections.
  • Complete troubleshooting and component replacements.

Responsibilities: 

  • Perform PMs, annual inspections and repairs on tractors and trailers. 
  • Complete express services like tire changes, brake adjustments and minor electrical repairs. 
  • Communicate status updates to internal customers.


Skills and qualifications:

  • Technical degree in diesel technology or related field, or a minimum of one year of diesel technician experience.
  • Computer systems experience.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • 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 worked between 3 p.m. and 5 a.m. local time, receive a $1.50 per hour differential for hours worked. 
  • See full list of diesel technician benefits.

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