Diesel Technician Associate

Date Opened:
Thursday, January 15, 2026 12:00 AM
Close Date:
Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:00 AM
Department:
General Services Department
Salary: $24.00 - $25.75 Commensurate with Experience

Welcome to the City of Charlotte. Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents, businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe, family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents.

Join the award-winning Fleet Management Division of the City of Charlotte as an Associate Diesel Technician and become part of a team that keeps one of the region’s most advanced municipal fleets running strong. You’ll work alongside ASE-certified Medium/Heavy Truck technicians, supporting essential services for both the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County.

In this entry-level role, you’ll take the lead on the daily evaluation, inspection, diagnosis and repair of heavy trucks, sanitation equipment, and construction equipment. The Associate level technician is primarily responsible for lube oil and filter change, safety inspections, tires, North Carolina State Inspections, preventive maintenance services, hydraulic system repair, brake work, and maintenance and repair of various types of municipal equipment.

This is an entry level position and will include mentoring with a journey level technician for a period of time.

• Modern garages featuring column lifts and state-of-the-art diagnostic tools
• Access to OEM factory software, tooling, and training
• Uniforms provided
• $250 boot and prescription safety glass reimbursement annually
• A diverse fleet of over 7,000 assets, offering variety and challenge
• Career growth opportunities, including ASE training incentives and tuition reimbursement
• An annual tool reimbursement of $1000
• $2,000 sign-on bonus
• 2.5% Shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift positions
• 2.5% Commercial Driver License incentive for valid Class A & B CDL holders
• 12 paid holidays

If you're a skilled diesel technician looking to take your career to the next level in a supportive, high-performance environment—we want to hear from you.

• Inspects, diagnoses, and performs general heavy truck repairs.
• North Carolina State Inspections
• Lube oil and filter service
• Completes work orders using fleet maintenance software to document work performed.
• Assist in determining functions, faults, and needed service or recommend repairs.
• Interprets manuals, electrical diagrams and diagnostic software and translates findings to assist with the repair of equipment.
• Understanding and following safety procedures is critical with the ability to assess potential safety hazards.
• Maintains a safe/clean work environment.
• Demonstrates the ability and knowledge to identify specific parts, operate tools and equipment needed to provide service.

• Knowledge of the methods, tools and materials used in diagnosis and maintenance of heavy trucks and other equipment.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade, and the ability to exercise adequate safety precautions against such hazards.
• Desire to learn and expand knowledge of the heavy truck and equipment industry and Fleet Management.
• Ability to effectively be part of a team.
• Works in organized, clean and safe manner.
• Analyze, evaluate, and effectively write diagnosis and recommendation of work being performed to complete work orders.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Must be able to pass background and motor vehicle license check.
• Ability to work holidays, some weekends, and overtime.
• Ability to travel out of town for training on occasion.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. of equipment and/or tools.
• Must have or obtain the following licensures within 6 months (180 days) of hire:
• NC Inspection License
• AC Recover and Recycling License
• Must have within one year of hire:
  Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Must have basic hand tools and tool storage upon hire.