A specialty truck rental operation is hiring a Diesel Truck Technician – Specialty Equipment in Yaphank, NY to repair, outfit, and maintain commercial trucks. Ideal candidates bring hydraulic, electrical, and diesel experience. Apply today for steady day-shift work and overtime opportunities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems on rental and customer commercial trucks and specialty equipment.
• Assemble and install hydraulic and 12-volt electrical components on specialty commercial trucks.
• Upfit and install truck-mounted equipment such as buckets, service bodies, and related specialty products.
• Read and follow blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, and written instructions to complete accurate installations and repairs.
• Perform quality checks, identify defects, and ensure completed work meets quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe shop environment and follow PPE and workplace safety practices.

Requirements

• Required:

• • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 5+ years of relevant hands-on experience with commercial truck repair, mechanical systems, electrical systems, hydraulics, and/or diesel engines.
  • Working knowledge of diesel engines, commercial trucks, hydraulic systems, and 12-volt electrical systems.
  • Strong mechanical and electrical skills with the ability to troubleshoot, repair, assemble, and install components.
  • Must own tools applicable to the position.
  • Ability to operate a plasma cutter and use an oxygen/acetylene torch.
  • Able to commute to Yaphank, NY, lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, work in a noisy shop environment, and wear required PPE.

• Preferred:

• • Experience working on bucket trucks and digger derricks.
  • CDL is preferred.