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Diesel Technician - Pay Up To $58/hr & Weekends Off!

CompanyTranswest Inc
LocationGrand Junction
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 7, 2026
About The Company
As one of the fastest-growing transportation specialists in the nation, we can professionally guide your organization to the next level in transportation solutions. We offer retail and fleet sales and service with applications in every industry, including car sales, light, medium, and heavy-duty truck sales, and specialty vehicle sales of school buses, fire trucks, and recreational vehicles. Furthermore, we manufacture custom service and lube truck bodies for construction and repair applications. Transwest also offers a full line of medium to heavy-duty trailers for personal and commercial use. Complementing our truck and trailer sales is one of the nations largest full-line truck and trailer parts facilities. With 145 state-of-the-art service bays and an army of the best-certified technicians, Transwest will keeps fleets working. Should you require emergency road service, we can provide that as well. At Transwest, we consider you a friend, and we value that relationship. Our vision is to provide a premium quality experience each time we are granted an opportunity and keep you coming back for all of your transportation needs.
About the Role

Description

As a diesel technician, you will be joining a team that provides company paid continued education and training, invests in up-and-coming technicians entering the workforce, and takes pride in providing clean shops with the latest tooling and computer diagnostic equipment.

  • If you're an apprentice, trainee, or technician coming from the military - ask our hiring managers about our toolbox program!
  • Relocation support is also available for qualified candidates on a case-by-case basis. If interested, we invite you to discuss this with the hiring manager during the interview stage.

WE OFFER A FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES INCLUDING:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Voluntary Wellness Solutions
  • Life (Voluntary and Employer Paid) and Disability Insurance
  • 401(K) with company match beginning with your first contribution
  • HSA and/or FSA, as applicable
  • PTO to include paid sick time as applicable by state and federal law and Company Paid Holidays
  • Employee Car Discount Program

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Perform repairs following OEM standards.
  • Adhere to company safety guidelines.
  • Communicate openly with management and other Company personnel.
  • Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

  • Activities require a full range of motion including handling, lifting, manual dexterity, finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination
  • Position requires sitting, standing, balancing, bending or stooping for prolonged periods of time
  • Position requires the occasional ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 80 pounds
  • Position requires corrected vision and hearing within normal range
  • Must be able to operate simple, complex and heavy-duty machinery

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Valid Driver's License and MVR in good standing
  • Motivated individual who can work independently
  • Familiarity with all aspects of gas and diesel truck repair and maintenance including engine repair, transmission repair, drivability and electrical diagnostics, suspension, brake systems, etc
  • Must possess a complete set of hand tools with rollaway toolbox
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • The ability to display attention to detail
  • Ability to successfully complete a general abilities assessment, pass a post-offer background check, physical and drug screen

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

  • Experience diagnosing and repairing diesel trucks and medium and heavy-duty RVs as applicable
  • Diesel Engine Technology Certification(s) and/or Education
  • Freightliner and/or Western Star experience.

JOB DETAILS:

  • Type: Hourly; Transition to Flat-Rate
  • Status: Full Time
  • Compensation Range: $20.00 - $58.00
  • Bonus Eligibility: Yes
  • Reports To: Service Manager
  • Shift: 1st, 2nd

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Key Skills
Diesel Truck RepairEngine RepairTransmission RepairElectrical DiagnosticsSuspension RepairBrake SystemsDrivability DiagnosticsHeavy-duty Machinery OperationAttention To DetailInterpersonal SkillsManual DexteritySafety Compliance
Categories
TradesTransportationManufacturing
Benefits
Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceVoluntary Wellness SolutionsLife InsuranceDisability Insurance401(K) With Company MatchHSAFSAPaid Time OffPaid Sick TimeCompany Paid HolidaysEmployee Car Discount ProgramContinued Education And TrainingToolbox ProgramRelocation Support
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Perform diesel truck repairs following OEM standards while adhering to company safety guidelines. Maintain open communication with management and other personnel regarding service tasks.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$20 - $58
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
526
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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