Diesel Mechanic | Averitt Express

Interested in a Career as a Diesel Mechanic?

A diesel mechanic is one of the most talented people in the entire company. And as with every position we offer, you'll be able to learn and grow as much as you want.

As an Averitt diesel mechanic, you'll be paid according to how long you're on the clock, not just how many hours you spend fixing an issue. You'll work in clean, safe, state-of-the-art facilities while keeping our fleet moving safely and efficiently.

Diesel Mechanic Job Duties & Perks:

Competitive pay based on how long you're on the clock
Raises evaluated every 90 days
$2,500 tool bonus for qualified mechanics ($1,250 after 90 days, remainder after 180 days)!
Work on modern, low-mileage, private fleet equipment (Volvos and/or Freightliners with Cummins, Volvo, and Detroit engines) in clean, safe shop facilities
Provide bumper-to-bumper preventive maintenance service and/or repair to tractors, trailers, and Toyota forklifts
Use computers for diagnostics and troubleshooting
Electrical troubleshooting, tire maintenance, minor transmission repair, brake and air-conditioning system repair
Four-day workweek available in select locations
Uniforms provided and routinely cleaned

Part-time and full-time positions available.

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Lexington, KY preventive maintenance associate JEREMIAH CARTER (center) recently put together a dominating performance to win his second consecutive Tennessee Trucking Association Technician Skills Competition.

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Lexington, KY Averitt Associate Wins TTA’s Technician Skills Competition

Lexington preventive maintenance associate JEREMIAH CARTER (center) recently put together a dominating performance to win his second consecutive Tennessee Trucking Association Technician Skills Competition.

For the second consecutive year, JEREMIAH CARTER has proven himself to be the top performer at the Tennessee Trucking Association’s annual Technician Skills Competition. The Lexington preventive maintenance associate won Grand Champion honors!

With the victory, Jeremiah has qualified for the national event that will take place in Raleigh, NC.

Jeremiah put together a dominating performance at the Tennessee event, winning six of the 13 categories: Service Information, Electrical, Preventive Maintenance Inspection, Fasteners, Wheel End. and ABS.

This year’s event was Jeremiah’s third appearance in the TTA competition – he also placed second in 2021. Jeremiah has been a member of the Averitt team since 2014.

Congratulations, Jeremiah!

Anthony Baker

When Averitt mechanic and father of five Anthony Baker wakes up in the morning, he can be confident that his job is secure and stable, and that we’ve got his back.

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