Field Service Diesel Technician
Mid-Atlantic Truck & Equipment
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- Pay
- $43 to $49
- an hour
- Location
- Clinton, VA
- Work style
- On-site
- Posted
- Oct 16
- 4 days ago
Career path
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About the company
Mid-Atlantic Truck & Equipment
Machinery · 51 to 200 employees
What you'll do
- Travel to customer sites to diagnose, repair, and maintain heavy-duty trucks and equipment.
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel engine systems, and document work electronically.
What you need
- Requires experience diagnosing and repairing heavy-duty trucks or equipment, knowledge of diesel, electrical, hydraulic, brake, and drivetrain systems, and a valid driver's license.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and pass a DOT physical, including drug screening.
Key skills
heavy-duty trucksdiesel engineselectrical systemshydraulic systemsdiagnostic toolspreventative maintenanceMIG and stick weldinghand toolspower toolsValid driver's license
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Perks
- PTO
- paid Personal Leave
- Paid holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
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Mobile Diesel Technician – Field Service – Northern VA & MD
$43–$49/hr | $2,500 Sign-On Bonus | Take-Home Service Truck | Monday–Friday | OT Available
We’re adding Mobile Diesel Technicians to our field service team.
If you’re a Diesel Technician who likes variety, troubleshooting, and working hands-on in the field, this is an opportunity to put your skills to work on a wide range of heavy-duty trucks and equipment. Supporting our Clinton, MD branch, this is a home-dispatched field service role covering Northern Virginia and Maryland. You’ll travel directly from home to customer locations in a take-home service truck to perform scheduled maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and make repairs. All work is scheduled at customer locations—no roadside service.
You’ll work on everything from service cranes and roll-offs to street sweepers, dump trucks, and other specialized equipment. The work includes electrical troubleshooting and repairs, 3rd Eye camera installations, hydraulic repairs, preventative maintenance, and component repairs. You’ll have the opportunity to put your skills and problem-solving abilities to work across a variety of equipment and service needs.
You’ll have the support of the MATE team behind you, along with manufacturer and vendor training and the tools and equipment you need to get the job done in the field.
What We Offer
$43–$49 per hour based on demonstrated skill level
$2,500 Sign-on bonus
Take-home service truck
No flat-rate pay
$1,000 Annual Tool Allowance — $250 per quarter
$200 Annual Boot Allowance
Monday–Friday: 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
Optional OT available
Company-provided uniforms
Manufacturer and vendor technical training
Benefits That Work for You
80 hours of PTO in your first year, increasing with your years of service
8 hours of paid Personal Leave each year, in addition to PTO
Paid holidays
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
MATE-funded HRA contribution toward your medical deductible — up to $3,000
401(k) with company match: MATE matches 50% of the first 8% you contribute, for a maximum company match of $3,000 per year
Company-paid $50,000 Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
Company-paid Short-Term Disability
Company-paid Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program and additional support resources for you and your family
What You’ll Do
As a Mobile Heavy Diesel Technician, you will:
Travel to customer sites in your MATE service truck to diagnose, repair, and maintain heavy-duty trucks and equipment.
Work on a diverse product line, including service cranes, roll-offs, street sweepers, dump trucks, and other specialized equipment.
Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, diesel engine, and related system issues using diagnostic equipment.
Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, lubrication, tire and component replacement, cooling system maintenance, and other repairs.
Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic systems, including pumps, cylinders, valves, hoses, PTO-driven systems, and related components.
Diagnose and repair electrical systems, including wiring, sensors, power, and other electrical components.
Complete more complex repairs such as body swaps, hydraulic pump replacement, and other component-level repairs.
Maintain accurate electronic work orders documenting diagnostics, repairs, parts used, and additional work recommended.
Communicate with the Service Manager and team regarding diagnoses, repair needs, parts, and additional support.
Continue developing your technical skills through manufacturer training, vendor resources, and hands-on coaching.
Perform other duties as assigned.
What We’re Looking For
Experience diagnosing and repairing heavy-duty trucks and/or equipment
Strong working knowledge of diesel engines, electrical systems, hydraulics, brakes, drivetrains, and related mechanical systems
Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems using diagnostic tools and a systematic approach
Experience working with hydraulic systems, including pumps, cylinders, valves, hoses, and PTO-driven systems
Experience with MIG and stick welding is a plus
Ability to work independently in the field while communicating effectively with the Service Manager and team
Ability to use hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, and diagnostic equipment
Must have your own basic hand tools
Valid driver's license required
Class A or B CDL is a plus
Why MATE?
Field service gives you the opportunity to work on a wide variety of equipment and solve problems where they happen. No two customer sites or repairs are exactly the same, and you’ll have the support of the MATE team while working in the field.
You’ll also have access to manufacturer and vendor training, hands-on coaching, and the tools and equipment you need to continue developing your technical skills.
Technician level and starting pay are based on demonstrated technical ability across the systems and repairs required for the role.
If you’re a Diesel Technician who enjoys variety, troubleshooting, and getting customers back up and running, we’d love to hear from you.
Physical Requirements
Ability to frequently kneel, bend, squat, push, pull, and reach
Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs. without assistance
Ability to safely get into and out of various vehicles and equipment
Must pass a DOT physical, including drug screening
Communication Requirements
This position requires the ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to safely perform the essential functions of the job. Effective communication is necessary to understand and follow safety procedures and instructions, communicate with customers and team members, and complete required job-related documentation.
Mid-Atlantic Truck & Equipment is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.