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Messer Americas

Diesel Tractor/Trailer Mechanic M-F

Messer Americas, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828

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Do you have your own tools? Imagine yourself supporting a specialized, mission‑critical fleet that keeps operations moving every day. We’re hiring a Diesel Tractor‑Trailer Technician to work on advanced diesel and cryogenic equipment in a safety‑first environment where your skills are respected and your work truly matters.

Why Messer?

Pay: Mechanics have the ability to earn $34-$38 an hour depending on experience.

Reliable Schedule: Set schedule with a 5 day work week & 2 consecutive days off.

Comprehensive Health: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage (eligible in 30 days or less).

Recharge and Relax: Includes PTO, Vacation (2 weeks), and paid Holidays.

Plan Your Retirement: 401k with company match after 1 year.

Invest in Your Growth: Paid on‑the‑job training.

What You’ll Do Preventive Maintenance

Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on tractors, trailers, and cryogenic equipment.

Conduct detailed inspections to identify issues before they lead to downtime.

Complete all fleet maintenance bulletins and service reminders.

Corrective Maintenance & Diagnostics

Diagnose and repair equipment failures to ensure safe, reliable operation.

Troubleshoot systems using modern diagnostic software and tooling.

Develop and execute repair plans from start to finish.

Review Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs) and complete corrective actions.

Maintain diagnostic tools, shop tools, and shop equipment.

Provide on‑call troubleshooting support as needed.

Parts & Inventory

Manage parts inventory to minimize downtime and keep repairs moving.

Receive and ship materials accurately and on time.

Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient parts storeroom.

Safety First

Follow all safety procedures, especially when working around cryogenic and pressurized systems.

Adhere to company safety policies and best practices.

Meet physical requirements, including lifting, bending, and standing.

Documentation & Quality

Accurately complete work orders and repair documentation in the maintenance system.

Follow established checklists and repair protocols to ensure quality work.

Team Environment

Work closely with site leadership and local vendors to coordinate repairs.

Contribute to a professional, safety‑focused, team‑oriented shop culture.

What We’re Looking For

High school diploma or GED.

Minimum of 2 years of hands‑on mechanical experience or completion of a diesel mechanic trade school program. Career Technical Education (CTE) certification qualifies.

About Messer Messer’s safety culture, commitment to providing dependable supply and innovative gas technology solutions help customers unlock opportunities to be safer, more sustainable, more productive and more efficient, so their business thrives. We nurture lasting, meaningful relationships with customers, our communities, and with one another.

We offer comprehensive benefits and appreciable pay, with steady schedules and opportunities for ongoing training and career progression. We prioritize and invest in our people at every level of our organization – the dedication, knowledge, customer focus and entrepreneurial spirit of our employees is what makes Messer refreshingly different.

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Management and Manufacturing

Industries Chemical Manufacturing

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