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Truck Repair

Daimler Truck North America
dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), relocation assistance
United States, Michigan, Detroit
May 21, 2026

Inside the Role

Certified Journeyman Truck Repair - Maintains gas and electric-powered jitneys, carts and self-propelled yard cranes. This work also includes tune-ups, adjusting, repairing or replacing components.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

This position offers:

  • 38.77 per hour

  • Shift Premium for 2nd and 3rd shifts

  • Avg 15 paid holidays per year

Benefits Include:

Eligibility for promotional opportunities to other production units or salary positions.401(k). 401(k) matching. Dental Insurance. Health Insurance. Life Insurance. Paid Time off. Tuition reimbursement. Vision insurance

What you drive at DTNA

  • Maintain and repair all mechanical on new AGVs such as belly pans, drives, and all deflective devices, regardless of new technology.
  • Maintain, test and repair all gensets and fire pump diesel engines used on site.
  • Maintain and repair all gas and electric industrial vehicles owned or leased by the company. This includes Hilo's, cranes, tugs, boom and scissor lifts, walk behind and riding scrubbers, all power sweepers and tricycles.
  • Maintain and repair battery changer.
  • Maintain and change all dc industrial vehicle batteries.
  • Repair and replace dc cables on industrial vehicle battery chargers.
  • Maintain and repair portable gas powered washers including engine burner, trouble shoot and remove pumps.
  • Set up and maintain truck repair parts room and inventory.
  • Common lifting and moving trade specific material.

Qualifications

  • GED or High School Diploma is required
  • Certified Journeyperson card holder or ability to document 8 years of experience
  • Must possess good written and verbal communication skills
  • Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
  • Strong Computer/Software skills including M/S Office, Prism
  • Willingness to be cross-functionally trained
  • Ability to work any shift assigned
  • Ability to work effectively with production teams, engineering, service technicians and management staff

Additional Information

Final candidate(s) must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

Detroit Manufacturing Plant. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type:

Onsite

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we're building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA's legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future - building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

  • This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
  • Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
  • Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
  • Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
  • Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
  • EEO - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.

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