Diesel Mechanic (Reese)

Job Type Full-time Description

Who We Are:

DHT Group is a dynamic, rapidly expanding transportation company built on four pillars: our people, our customers, our equipment, and our reach. Headquartered in Reese, Michigan, we operate a modern, diverse fleet across multiple divisions and subsidiaries. To keep that fleet rolling, we maintain full-service repair facilities in Port Huron, Sault Ste. Marie, and Newport, Michigan, and Bellefontaine, Ohio.

Driving Excellence Across Every Mile

• Proven Reliability: Decades of experience moving freight on time, every time.
• Customer Focus: Tailored service that adapts to your unique needs.
• Fleet Power: State-of-the-art trucks and trailers for any haul.
• Local Expertise: Strategically placed facilities for rapid response and maintenance.

DHT is actively seeking candidates for diesel mechanic positions at our main facility, as well as our supplemental repair location, in Reese.

Diesel Mechanic – Reese, MI

Full-Time With Benefits

24- hour repair facility

Military veterans strongly encouraged to apply

The Diesel Mechanic will be working on a variety of company owned heavy trucks and trailers ranging from OTR sleepers to Live Bottom Trailers, including troubleshooting and repair: electronic, fuel, ignition, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. While the mechanic will be working mostly independently, all mechanics are expected to be able to work within a team environment to accomplish major projects efficiently and effectively.

In this Diesel Mechanic role, you will:

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic issues. Ability to test and make adjustments.
• Perform regular preventative maintenance on machines, equipment, and facilities.
• Identifies mechanical problems visually and/or with computer or shop provided diagnostic equipment.
• Perform diagnostics on specific components and systems to determine proper operation.

DHT is a performance- based company that encourages and compensates employees to enhance their skill set through continued training, consistently strong attendance, and strong work ethic.

• Paid In-House Training Program

• Toolbox Program

• 401K with Partial Employer Match after 90 days of employment.
• Healthcare Insurance (Medical, Vision, Dental) after 30 days of employment.
• Paid time off available after 90 days of employment.
• Company paid Life Insurance (with buy up option)
• 6 months to 1 year of verifiable diesel mechanic experience
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Ability and knowledge to diagnose diesel engines, transmissions, and differential projects
• Strong communication skills – team oriented

Requirements

Physical Requirements of a Diesel Tech:

• Ability to lift a minimum of 35 pounds
• Ability to bend, stretch, kneel, and squat to perform repairs and inspection
• Enough vision to inspect repair work
• Ability to use/operate hand tools, power tools, and other heavy machinery
• Ability to pass a drug and alcohol screen