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You have the skill. You have the talent. All you need is a home that deserves it. Hurricane Express can be that home.

Earn up to $30/hr (based on experience) with a $2,500 sign-on bonus. You’ll be working with a great team on some of the best equipment in the business. We’re especially proud of our trucks here at Hurricane, and we’d be honored to put them in your knowledgeable hands.

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Local Diesel Mechanic

Youngstown, OH Area

Our custom Peterbilt trucks are the talk of the industry and a source of pride for the talented group of Diesel Mechanics that diagnose, maintain, and repair our equipment to keep our fleet running at peak performance. Our Maintenance team is top-notch and well respected in the industry.

$9,000 Minimum and a BRAND NEW 2026 truck in Your First 6 Weeks!

Only $1,750 Monthly Truck Payment!

Pay & Details

  • $25.00 - $30.00 Per Hour Depending on Experience
  • $2,500 Sign-On Bonus

About the Job

  • Perform all levels of preventative maintenance services on Class 8 tractors
  • Identify warrantable repairs and document on repair order
  • Maintain work area appearance and safety
  • Road test vehicles when necessary to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly
  • Use hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, and precision instruments, as well as power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, welding equipment, and jacks and hoists
  • Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition
  • Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery
  • Adjust and replace brakes, tighten bolts and screws, and reassemble equipment
  • Raise tractors, and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists
  • Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers and meters
  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain Tripac APUs

Minimum Requirements

  • 3+ years practical experience with Class 8 tractor maintenance experience required
  • Current Class A CDL Preferred
  • Vocational/Technical or Certification Preferred
  • Certified to perform Annual inspections in accordance with 49 CFR 396.17
  • Certified to inspect, maintain and repair air brake systems in accordance with FMCSA 396.25
  • Specialized training in the repair and replacement of vehicle components preferred
  • Proficiency in the use of shop tools required
  • Basic computer skills preferred for data entry into maintenance systems
  • Ability to work in non-climate controlled conditions required
  • Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
  • Must have tools and toolbox suitable for a diesel mechanic

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Do you have a current CDL-A?
Do you have Vocational/Technical training or certification?
Years of practical and Class 8 tractor maintenance experience:
Are you certified to perform Annual inspections in accordance with 49 CFR 396.17?

About Hurricane Express

Hurricane Express is one of America’s leading providers of temperature-controlled transportation for food-grade shipments. Our employees enjoy a fast-paced, fun environment where they are appreciated and well-compensated. If you have a spirit for hard work and a meaningful role with a great company, Hurricane Express is for you.

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