Mid Level Fleet Specialist Jobs
Mid level fleet specialist jobs go to professionals ready to own fleet operations end to end, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and make day-to-day decisions with limited oversight. Openings run predominantly on-site across Aerospace & Defense, Technology & Software, and Waste Management & Environmental Services, with employers like Republic Services, Shield AI, and Nuro hiring at this level now.
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Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled and safety-focused Fleet & Truck Mechanic to join our team. This role is responsible for inspecting, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining semi-trucks, trailers, construction equipment, and support vehicles. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical aptitude, experience with heavy equipment and commercial trucks, and a commitment to maintaining safe and reliable operations in a fast-paced construction environment. While the majority of preventative maintenance, major overhauls, and diagnostics take place in our primary maintenance shop, this role requires the independence and readiness to deploy out in the field for roadside breakdowns, job-site troubleshooting, and emergency repairs.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform maintenance and repairs on semi-trucks, dump trucks, water trucks, lowboy trailers, and other commercial vehicles.
- Diagnose and repair air brake systems, steering, suspension, driveline, and electrical systems. Diagnose mechanical failures using diagnostic tools, equipment manuals, and computerized systems.
- Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair diesel engines, hydraulic systems, transmissions, electrical systems, and related components.
- Complete DOT inspections and ensure trucks and trailers remain compliant with federal and state regulations.
- Repair and maintain truck-mounted hydraulic systems, PTO systems, and trailer components. Repair and replace worn or defective parts and systems.
- Perform preventative maintenance on heavy duty commercial trucks, construction equipment, trailers, and service vehicles.
- Maintain service records and maintenance schedules.
- Conduct safety inspections.
- Perform welding and fabrication tasks as needed.
- Coordinate with operators and supervisors.
- Order parts and maintain inventory.
- Respond to field service calls and on-site repairs.
Required Qualifications
- Diesel Technology certification preferred.
- Minimum 4 years of experience maintaining and repairing diesel-powered equipment.
- Valid driver's license; CDL preferred not required.
- Strong understanding of diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, and powertrain components.
- Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
- Ability to pass pre-employment drug/alcohol screening.
- Experience repairing and maintaining Class 8 trucks, trailers, and diesel-powered heavy equipment.
- Working knowledge of air brake systems and DOT inspection requirements.
Preferred Knowledge & Skills
- Experience with CAT, Volvo, Kenworth, Peterbilt, Freightliner, Mack, and Western Star equipment and trucks.
- Experience with Cummins, CAT, Detroit Diesel, and Paccar engines.
- Familiarity with Bendix air brake systems, Eaton and Allison transmissions, and truck diagnostic software.
- Knowledge of DOT compliance requirements and preventative maintenance programs.
Tools & Technology
- Diesel diagnostic software and handheld diagnostic tools.
- Hydraulic testing equipment, multimeters, pressure gauges, and specialty repair tools.
- Shop equipment including lifts, welders, air tools, presses, and service trucks.
- OEM diagnostic software including CAT ET, Cummins INSITE, Detroit DiagnosticLink, Allison DOC, and Bendix ACom.
Work Environment
Primarily clean-to-industrial maintenance shop, split with active construction sites, equipment yards, and emergency roadside field environments. Exposure to changing weather conditions, noise, heavy grease, and mobile equipment traffic.
Physical Requirements
Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and climbing. Ability to work in confined spaces and underneath heavy equipment. Ability to safely lift and carry up to 75 lbs.
Impact & Responsibility
- Responsible for maintaining equipment reliability, operator safety, and project productivity.
- Preventative maintenance helps reduce costly downtime and project delays.
- Mechanical decisions impact equipment performance and safety.
- Directly responsible for maintaining a safe and reliable fleet of construction equipment and material-hauling trucks.
- Equipment downtime can significantly impact production schedules, material delivery, and project profitability.
Schedule
Full-time position; overtime, weekend work, and on-call repairs may be required.
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Paid time off
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled and safety-focused Fleet & Truck Mechanic to join our team. This role is responsible for inspecting, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining semi-trucks, trailers, construction equipment, and support vehicles. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical aptitude, experience with heavy equipment and commercial trucks, and a commitment to maintaining safe and reliable operations in a fast-paced construction environment. While the majority of preventative maintenance, major overhauls, and diagnostics take place in our primary maintenance shop, this role requires the independence and readiness to deploy out in the field for roadside breakdowns, job-site troubleshooting, and emergency repairs.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform maintenance and repairs on semi-trucks, dump trucks, water trucks, lowboy trailers, and other commercial vehicles.
- Diagnose and repair air brake systems, steering, suspension, driveline, and electrical systems. Diagnose mechanical failures using diagnostic tools, equipment manuals, and computerized systems.
- Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair diesel engines, hydraulic systems, transmissions, electrical systems, and related components.
- Complete DOT inspections and ensure trucks and trailers remain compliant with federal and state regulations.
- Repair and maintain truck-mounted hydraulic systems, PTO systems, and trailer components. Repair and replace worn or defective parts and systems.
- Perform preventative maintenance on heavy duty commercial trucks, construction equipment, trailers, and service vehicles.
- Maintain service records and maintenance schedules.
- Conduct safety inspections.
- Perform welding and fabrication tasks as needed.
- Coordinate with operators and supervisors.
- Order parts and maintain inventory.
- Respond to field service calls and on-site repairs.
Required Qualifications
- Diesel Technology certification preferred.
- Minimum 4 years of experience maintaining and repairing diesel-powered equipment.
- Valid driver's license; CDL preferred not required.
- Strong understanding of diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, and powertrain components.
- Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
- Ability to pass pre-employment drug/alcohol screening.
- Experience repairing and maintaining Class 8 trucks, trailers, and diesel-powered heavy equipment.
- Working knowledge of air brake systems and DOT inspection requirements.
Preferred Knowledge & Skills
- Experience with CAT, Volvo, Kenworth, Peterbilt, Freightliner, Mack, and Western Star equipment and trucks.
- Experience with Cummins, CAT, Detroit Diesel, and Paccar engines.
- Familiarity with Bendix air brake systems, Eaton and Allison transmissions, and truck diagnostic software.
- Knowledge of DOT compliance requirements and preventative maintenance programs.
Tools & Technology
- Diesel diagnostic software and handheld diagnostic tools.
- Hydraulic testing equipment, multimeters, pressure gauges, and specialty repair tools.
- Shop equipment including lifts, welders, air tools, presses, and service trucks.
- OEM diagnostic software including CAT ET, Cummins INSITE, Detroit DiagnosticLink, Allison DOC, and Bendix ACom.
Work Environment
Primarily clean-to-industrial maintenance shop, split with active construction sites, equipment yards, and emergency roadside field environments. Exposure to changing weather conditions, noise, heavy grease, and mobile equipment traffic.
Physical Requirements
Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and climbing. Ability to work in confined spaces and underneath heavy equipment. Ability to safely lift and carry up to 75 lbs.
Impact & Responsibility
- Responsible for maintaining equipment reliability, operator safety, and project productivity.
- Preventative maintenance helps reduce costly downtime and project delays.
- Mechanical decisions impact equipment performance and safety.
- Directly responsible for maintaining a safe and reliable fleet of construction equipment and material-hauling trucks.
- Equipment downtime can significantly impact production schedules, material delivery, and project profitability.
Schedule
Full-time position; overtime, weekend work, and on-call repairs may be required.
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Paid time off
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Mid Level Fleet Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level fleet specialist job?
Position your experience around ownership and outcomes, not just tasks. Highlight work where you managed vendor relationships, reduced downtime, controlled maintenance costs, or coordinated multi-vehicle schedules independently. Employers at this level want to see that you can operate without close supervision, so lead your resume and cover letter with specific results, not just responsibilities.
Which companies hire mid level fleet specialists?
Companies hiring mid level fleet specialists right now include Republic Services, Shield AI, and Nuro, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from logistics providers, municipalities, construction firms, and large service organizations that run sizable vehicle fleets requiring experienced day-to-day oversight.
Are there remote mid level fleet specialist jobs?
Yes, though most fleet specialist roles are on-site given the hands-on nature of fleet oversight. About 25% of mid level fleet specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically focus on scheduling, compliance, data analysis, or vendor coordination rather than direct vehicle management.
How do I move up to a mid level fleet specialist role?
Moving from entry level to mid level means building a record of independent project ownership over time. Focus on deepening your knowledge of fleet management software, preventive maintenance scheduling, and DOT compliance. Take on progressively larger scopes, demonstrate that you can reduce costs or improve uptime, and seek out opportunities to coordinate across departments without being directed every step of the way.
Which industries hire the most mid level fleet specialists?
Mid Level fleet specialist roles concentrate in Aerospace & Defense, Technology & Software, and Waste Management & Environmental Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely on large, active vehicle fleets where experienced specialists who can manage operations, compliance, and vendor relationships without heavy supervision are in consistent demand.