Fleet Diesel Technician & Heavy Equipment Fleet Mechanic
Company Name: Parking Lot Painting Company (PLP Co.)
Location: Bethel Park, PA (Greater Pittsburgh & Regional Infrastructure Operations)
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Schedule: Full Time, Monday through Friday (10-Hour+ Workdays | 40-Hour+ Workweeks; Occasional Weekend Work with Double-Time Pay)
Industry: Pavement Marking Infrastructure, Federal & Government Construction, and Heavy Equipment Maintenance
Pay Scale: $70,000.00 to $100,000.00+ per year based on experience ($33.65 to $48.00+ hourly equivalent + Overtime Earnings)
Incentives: Weekly Pay Cycle, Overtime & Sunday Double-Time Rates, Annual Performance Bonuses, Employee Referral Bonuses, Paid CDL Training, Uniforms & Weekly Laundry Service Provided, Per Diem & Lodging for Out-of-Town Work, Simple IRA with 3% Match
The Opportunity
Parking Lot Painting Company (PLP Co.) is seeking a skilled Fleet Diesel Technician & Heavy Equipment Fleet Mechanic to manage fleet readiness and machinery maintenance at our facility in Bethel Park, PA.
In this shop- and field-supported technical role, you will perform preventative maintenance, advanced electronic diagnostics, and mechanical overhauls across our specialized pavement marking equipment, Class 8 heavy-duty transport trucks, and light-duty support fleets. Serving high-profile municipal, state, and federal infrastructure projects, you will ensure our fleet operates safely, reliably, and in compliance with strict DOT standards. If you bring strong diesel engine troubleshooting capabilities, hydraulic systems fluency, and a desire for stable year-round work backed by comprehensive health coverage, paid CDL training, and Sunday double-time pay, PLP Co. provides the ideal platform to advance your mechanical career.
Key Responsibilities
- Fleet Diagnostics & Systems Repair: Perform routine maintenance, advanced diagnostics, and structural repairs across diesel/gas engines, Class 8 heavy transport trucks, and specialized pavement marking machinery.
- Preventative Maintenance Execution: Conduct scheduled preventative maintenance per OEM guidelines using electrical schematics, hydraulic flow diagrams, and pneumatic circuit layouts.
- Emergency Roadside Support: Provide tactical roadside repair assistance for field breakdowns, executing immediate site repairs or coordinating heavy towing logistics when required.
- Component Fabrication & Welding: Perform arc welding, wire-feed cutting, and torch fabrication to adapt, reinforce, or repair custom equipment brackets and structural components.
- DOT Compliance & Inspection Control: Perform official state and federal DOT safety inspections, maintain detailed shop service records, and enforce strict jobsite safety standards.
- Tool & Equipment Stewardship: Audit, maintain, and recalibrate shop diagnostic tools, lifts, hydraulic presses, and specialized fleet machinery to ensure maximum reliability.
What You Need to Succeed (Qualifications)
Required
- Professional Diesel Background: Minimum 1 to 3+ years of hands-on experience diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing diesel engines, gas engines, and high-pressure hydraulic systems.
- Mechanical Diagnostic Aptitude: Proven ability to isolate complex mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic circuit failures using modern diagnostic tools and OEM schematics.
- Mobility Credentials: Valid Driver License with a clean, insurable driving record.
- Physical Capability: Stamina to lift up to 50 lbs continuously, navigate shop bays/unpaved yards, and perform physical repairs in varying weather conditions.
- Educational Foundation: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Preferred
- Commercial Licensing: Active Commercial Driver License (CDL Class A or B) PLP Co. provides fully paid, on-the-job CDL training.
- Trade Certifications: Active Pennsylvania State Inspection License, DOT Inspector Certification, or OSHA 10/30 card.
- Welding Skills: Practical experience with arc welding, MIG welding, and oxy-fuel torch cutting.
Compensation & Benefits
- Top-Tier Salary Potential: $70,000.00 to $100,000.00+ annual earnings backed by dependable weekly pay, consistent overtime, and double-time rates for Sunday shifts.
- Bonus Incentives: Annual performance bonus structures and employee referral incentives.
- Retirement & Future Wealth: Simple IRA retirement plan with a 3% direct employer match.
- Health & Uniform Care: Fully covered healthcare (medical and vision insurance after 90 days), company-provided safety gear (PPE), uniforms, and weekly laundry service.
- Work-Life Balance & Travel Support: Paid time off (PTO) for holidays, vacation, and sick leave, plus company-covered lodging and daily per diem for occasional overnight travel.
- Professional Growth: Paid on-the-job CDL training, OSHA safety certifications, and manufacturer-specific diagnostic training programs.
About PLP Company
Parking Lot Painting Company (PLP Co.) is a trusted market leader in pavement marking infrastructure for municipal, state, and federal projects across Pennsylvania. Built on safety, quality, and operational velocity, we invest directly in our shop mechanics by providing modern diagnostic platforms, fully equipped repair facilities, and clear career growth tracks.
Selection choices are guided strictly by job-related capabilities, technical trade skills, and verified fleet maintenance performance records.
