Diesel Tech-Mechanic - PT

Diesel Technician – PT

Organization: Travel Centers of America

There’s never been a better time to join Travel Centers of America. For more than 50 years, millions of truck drivers and motorists have called our travel centers home, relying on us daily for fuel, food, truck maintenance, and essential services.

Our Truck Service team, comprising nearly 3,000 technicians across 280 locations, delivers high‑quality service to customers by troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing heavy‑duty trucks and trailers.

As a Diesel Technician, you will provide accurate, efficient service to customers by diagnosing and repairing heavy‑duty trucks and trailers in a professional and accommodating manner. Our technicians ensure we return every traveler to the road better than they came.

• Work in a fun, trusting environment focused on exceeding customer expectations.
• Have extensive knowledge of the products we sell and the services we provide.
• Diagnose wear conditions and, together with a Tire Service Associate (TSA) or Manager, make recommendations to customers.
• Complete repairs within your capabilities and as written in repair documents.
• Understand Truck Service Standard Services and specialized customer programs.
• Follow safety guidelines and report potentially unsafe situations caused by team members and/or customers.

• Dedicated individual who works well with others and is excited to be part of our team.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Previous experience in a repair or parts shop (preferred).
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and some holidays, in interior and exterior conditions.
• A valid driver’s license.

• Competitive wages.
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• On‑site meal discounts.
• A wide variety of discounts on technology, travel, food and fuel.
• Opportunity for growth and advancement with company‑paid training.

Not all benefit plans are available to all team members. For a more comprehensive list of benefits, please visit

$19.00 – $20.40 per hour. Pay depends on responsibilities, job duties, requirements, and relevant experience and skills.

Travel Centers of America is a proud equal‑opportunity workplace committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, familial status, ancestry, sex, gender, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, handicap, military service or Veteran status, genetic information or membership in any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation related to our recruiting process. If you would like to request an accommodation related to the recruitment process, please email us at  with your name, phone number, the position and location for which you are applying, and details pertaining to the accommodation request.

Standing, walking, kneeling, stooping, bending over, crouching, crawling, climbing, and repetitive use of legs are done occasionally. Occasionally required to lift up to 50 lbs and/or move heavy objects. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. These duties are performed with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Employee may be exposed to outdoor elements in all seasons. May be exposed to fumes, particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. Noise level in the work environment can be loud loyees may encounter dirt, dust, grease, oil, gas, and high‑concentrated cleaning solutions.

This job description may not list all duties for this position. The incumbent may be asked to perform other duties. TA Operating LLC reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. This document is not a contract for employment, and the incumbent or TA Operating LLC may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.