Heavy Duty Diesel Fleet Technician

What You’ll Do

As a Heavy-Duty Diesel Fleet Technician, you will be responsible for the repair, maintenance, inspection, and safety of JP Express Service’s fleet.

Key responsibilities include

• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on heavy-duty trucks and fleet vehicles.

• Diagnose and repair ABS and air brake systems , including adjustments and safety-related repairs.

• Maintain and service after treatment and exhaust systems .

• Diagnose electrical problems, including shorts, wiring harnesses, sensors, and other electrical components.

• Perform comprehensive heavy-duty preventive maintenance on class 6,7,8 powered trucks.

• Conduct vehicle inspections and identify potential safety or mechanical issues before they become costly problems.

• Ensure all repairs and maintenance meet company safety requirements and applicable standards.

• Perform rear-door and roof fabrication and repairs.

• Complete body and panel repairs, welding, and marker-light repairs.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

• Take ownership of assigned work and use sound judgment when diagnosing and repairing equipment.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a technician who can work independently, troubleshoot effectively, and take pride in quality workmanship.

Required

• 5+ years of verifiable experience working on heavy-duty trucks or comparable commercial vehicles.

• Strong knowledge of heavy-duty preventive maintenance and repair.

• Experience with air brakes, ABS, electrical systems, aftertreatment/exhaust systems, and vehicle safety systems .

• Ability to diagnose mechanical and electrical problems accurately.

• Ability to perform welding, fabrication, body/panel repairs, and related fleet repairs.

• Strong commitment to safety and quality.

• Dependable, responsible, and able to work independently.

• Willingness to work hands-on in a mechanical shop environment.

• Ability to reliably commute to Islandia, NY 11749 , or relocate before starting.

A self-starter attitude is a major plus.

Why Join JP Express Service?

At JP Express Service, you’re not just filling a position— you’re joining a company with a long track record, a stable workforce, and a commitment to its employees.

JP Express Service, Inc. is a privately owned, non-union LTL motor freight carrier with approximately 280 employees and five locations throughout the Tri-State area . We’ve been in business since 1992.

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes

• Competitive pay

• 401(k) plan with company matching

• ESOP — an opportunity to share in the company’s success

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Company-paid life insurance

• Paid time off

• Sick pay

JP Express contributes more than 70% toward the cost of medical, dental, and vision coverage, according to the current job description.

The Opportunity

If you’re an experienced heavy-duty technician looking for a stable, full-time position where your skills are valued and your work directly keeps a commercial fleet operating safely , we’d like to hear from you.

Bring your experience, diagnostic skills, and commitment to doing the job right—and build your future with JP Express Service.

Apply today to join the JP Express Service team.

JP Express Service, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Job Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt Location: Islandia, NY 11749

Schedule

Monday–FridayBuild Your Career. Keep a Fleet Moving.

Proviso

Your employment with our company is at will. This means your employment is for an indefinite period of time and it is subject to termination by you or by the company, with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time.

Our company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is to treat applicants and workers without regard to race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, union affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status, except where such considerations are bona fide occupational qualifications permitted by law. All decisions affecting terms and conditions of employment are based on merit.

Personnel decisions include, but are not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training assignments, advancement, demotion, compensation, benefits, discipline and termination. Working conditions are also established without regard to any legally protected status. Each worker is responsible for helping our company to maintain a climate that provides equal opportunity for all.

Workers and applicants with disabilities shall be provided with reasonable accommodation to the extent such accommodation does not amount to an undue hardship on the company. The Company encourages disabled workers to self-identify as disabled with the Human Resources office.

We respect the dignity and privacy of all disabled workers. All information regarding a worker’s disability will be maintained separately from the worker’s personnel file and will be kept confidential except that (1) supervisors and managers may be informed regarding work restrictions of an accommodation for disabled individuals on a need-to-know basis; (2) first aid safety personnel may be informed, when to the extent appropriate, if the condition might require emergency treatment; and (3) government officials investigating statutory compliance will be informed.

Physical setting

• Mechanical Shop- In person

Schedule

• 10 hour shift- 6 am start

Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $33.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person