Experienced Diesel & Heavy-Truck Mechanic

Location: 923 Johnston Parkway, Kenly NC 27542

Shift: Full-time — 5 days a week, weekends required!

Pay Range: $37.00 /hr. average; Top performers can earn up to $49.00 /hr. or more

Why You’ll Want to Work Here:
Join a stable, growing service center in the heart of Eastern NC’s transportation hub. At Kenly 95 Petro/TA Service Center, you’ll work on heavy-duty trucks, trailers, fleet vehicles — not just “oil changes”. We invest in our techs: tools, training, certification support, and a team that respects your craft. If you’re a skilled technician looking for a steady, rewarding role, we want you.

• Diagnose, repair and maintain heavy-duty diesel engines, drive trains, braking systems, electrical systems, air conditioning, hydraulics, etc.
• Perform scheduled maintenance inspections on trucks/trailers/fleet vehicles.
• Use diagnostic equipment, interpret fault codes, perform root-cause analysis, and recommend preventive solutions.
• Maintain clean, safe, efficient workspace. Keep tooling and parts organized.
• Mentor less-experienced techs and assist in training.
• Document work performed, parts used, hours logged, and keep high quality/first-time-fix standards.
• Meet productivity and quality goals while adhering to safety and compliance standards.

Your Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of heavy-duty diesel technician experience, preferably in trucks/trailers/fleet service.
• Strong diagnosis skills and ability to read schematics and service manuals.
• Familiarity with DOT regulations, fleet service requirements a plus.
• Own tools (or willingness to acquire). Tool/boot allowances provided.
• ASE certifications or equivalent heavy-duty credentials preferred.
• Good communicator, reliable, team-oriented, committed to high quality work.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay plus top earnings for high-performers.
• Tool allowance, boot allowance, certification reimbursement.
• Paid time off, health/dental insurance, 401(k) match .
• Stable employer: long-standing business with no layoffs.
• Career advancement: lead tech opportunities as you grow.
• Supportive work environment: modern equipment, organized shop, respectful peers.

Our Company is family-owned and operated since 1964!

Kenly 95 is committed to providing a safe work environment. We require a pre-employment drug test, a physical, and background check as well as random drug testing for employees.

This is an on-site position and not remote. Iowa 80 is unable to sponsor a Visa.