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Diesel technician job description template
The short answer
A diesel technician services and repairs trucks, buses and other heavy vehicles. A good job description lists the duties, the licenses and skills you need, the pay range and the schedule. Copy the free template below, or post it free on Tire Careers.
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The template
Fill in the two lines in brackets with your pay and hours. Everything else is ready to post.
Now hiring: Diesel Technician About this job We are hiring a diesel technician. You will service and repair medium and heavy duty trucks and keep fleets on the road. What you will do - Service and repair diesel engines, drivetrain, and air brakes - Run DOT inspections and document every defect - Diagnose electrical and after treatment faults with a scan tool - Handle preventive maintenance on fleet units on a schedule What we look for - Diesel or fleet experience, or a diesel program under your belt - DOT inspection authority is a big plus - You can lift heavy parts and work around big equipment safely - A clean driving record, CDL preferred but not required Pay and schedule - [Add your pay range here] - [Add the hours and days you need covered] How to apply Tap apply and answer a few quick questions. It takes about two minutes and we reply fast.
What goes in it
- The title. Use the words people search for: diesel technician or diesel mechanic.
- About this job. One or two plain sentences on what the job is.
- What you will do. Four or five daily duties.
- What we look for. Be honest about training. Say if you will teach the right person.
- Pay and schedule. A real pay range and the days and hours you need covered.
- Where this can lead. The next step up, such as lead tech or shop foreman.
- How to apply. Keep it short. Most people apply from a phone.
What to put for pay
The median diesel technician earns $29.70 an hour, and the middle half earn $24.30 to $36.29, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). See diesel technician pay for the full numbers.
On 93 diesel technician jobs posted with pay on Tire Careers in the last 30 days, shops offered a median of $32.50 an hour. The middle half offered $28.13 to $36.74. We count each employer and pay range once, and take the middle of each range.
How to get more people to apply
- Show the pay range. A post with no pay makes people guess.
- Say the schedule, including Saturdays and on call work.
- Say what the tech works on: class 8 trucks, buses, trailers or equipment.
- Say if a CDL is a must or a plus, and if you do DOT inspections in house.
- Say which tools you give and which the tech must bring.
- Let people apply from a phone in a few minutes.
- Reply fast. Good diesel techs take the first solid offer.
Common questions
What does a diesel technician do?
A diesel technician services and repairs trucks, buses and other heavy vehicles. They work on diesel engines, drivetrains, air brakes and electrical systems. Many also run DOT inspections and keep fleet trucks on a service schedule.
What should a diesel technician job description include?
Start with the job title and a one or two sentence summary. List the daily duties and the trucks the tech will work on. Say what you look for, including any license. Add the pay range and schedule, and how to apply.
What pay should I put on a diesel tech job post?
Put a real hourly range. The Bureau of Labor Statistics puts the median for diesel technicians at $29.70 an hour (May 2025). The middle half earn between $24.30 and $36.29. Some states, including California, Colorado, New York and Washington, require a pay range on job posts.
Does a diesel technician need a CDL?
Not always. If the tech will drive big trucks on public roads for road tests or moves, they need a CDL, so say so. If a CDL only helps, list it as a plus.
Can I post this job for free?
Yes. Posting a job on Tire Careers is free. Pick the diesel technician role and this template fills in for you. Add your pay and schedule, and post.