Hire a Diesel Technician

A diesel technician repairs and maintains diesel engines and heavy-duty pickups: fuel systems, turbochargers, emissions systems and the electronics that run them. Stores that sell heavy-duty trucks or service fleets need at least one.

When a store needs one: mid-size stores and up. Pay: $56,990 to $78,060 a year.

What to look for in a Diesel Technician

• Ask which diesel engines and platforms they know best. Engines and emissions systems differ by brand.
• Ask about emissions diagnosis: diesel particulate filters, EGR and SCR systems are a large part of modern diesel work.
• Ask about ASE A9 (light vehicle diesel) or T-series (medium and heavy truck) certifications, or factory diesel training.
• Ask whether they have done fleet work.

How the pay plan usually works

Diesel techs are usually paid flat rate or hourly, often at a higher rate than gas techs because of the training and tools the work requires. Steady fleet work can support a weekly hours guarantee.

What you get

• An intake call within one business day of payment: pay plan, hours, brand and what your best performer looks like
• Sourcing, screening and presenting candidates, with the first typically within 10 days of the intake
• You interview and make every hiring decision
• A 90-day replacement guarantee on every hire
• If we have not presented a qualified candidate within 45 days of the intake, you can cancel that position for a refund of its fee

Questions about the guarantee, refunds or hiring decisions? See common questions and our terms.

Need a different level? Technician positions: every level, pay band and fee.