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.

Our guiding principles include:

• Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce

• Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development

• Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services

• Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems

• Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions

SUMMARY

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 a dedicated group of 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.
We equip our technicians for success with:
• 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.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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, Skills & Abilities:

• 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 LicenseAC 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree or certification from an accredited technical school or college.
• Manufacturer training certification recognized by ASE.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma/GED

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior.

Our culture is to serve the community honorably.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.

You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby, where self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

For questions about your application or the hiring process, please email [email protected].

The City of Charlotte is committed to making our services and programs accessible to all. Upon request, auxiliary aids, written materials in alternate formats, language access, and other reasonable accommodations or modifications will be provided. To make a request, please fill out the Innovation & Technology ADA request form or call 704.336.4120.

BENEFITS

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits.

The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.