Overview
Diesel Mechanic / Heavy-Duty Truck Technician – $25–$45/hr | Day Shift | Freightliner & Volvo Jobs in Romulus, MI at KJS TRANSPORT INC
KJS Transport Inc. – Romulus, MI (Metro Detroit)
KJS Transport is hiring a diesel mechanic for our Romulus, MI shop, supporting a new-model fleet of Freightliner Cascadias with Detroit DD15 power and Volvo tractors. We run dedicated freight lanes, which means steady, predictable shop work year-round on equipment new enough to be worth working on.
What You’ll Work On
- Preventive maintenance services (A/B/C PMs) on Freightliner and Volvo tractors
- Engine, aftertreatment (DPF/DEF/SCR), electrical, brake, suspension, and driveline diagnostics and repair
- DOT annual inspections and FMCSA compliance work
- Diagnostics using Detroit DiagnosticLink and Volvo Premium Tech Tool (PTT)
- Opening, documenting, and closing work orders in our fleet maintenance software
Requirements
- 2+ years of heavy-duty diesel experience (Class 8 tractors)
- Hands-on experience with Freightliner/Detroit and/or Volvo platforms
- Own set of hand tools
- Valid driver’s license — CDL-A a plus for test drives and yard moves
- Able to perform DOT inspections, or willing to be qualified to FMCSA standards
- Strong safety-first mindset
Nice to Have
- Previous experience with DataDis MIR-RT fleet maintenance software — a strong plus, and we’ll train the right candidate
- Detroit or Volvo OEM training, or ASE T-series certifications
- EPA 609 A/C certification
- Welding and fabrication skills
Schedule & What We Offer
- $25–$45 per hour, based on experience, certifications, and skill set — top of range for senior techs with OEM training and inspection quals
- Full-time day shift
- Well-spec’d equipment — Cascadias with DD15s and Volvo tractors
- Dedicated freight lanes mean a consistent, year-round shop workload — no seasonal layoffs
- Supportive dispatch, safety, and operations team
How to Apply
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KJS Transport Inc. | Romulus, MI
Pay: $25.00 – $45.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Title: Diesel Mechanic / Heavy-Duty Truck Technician – $25–$45/hr | Day Shift | Freightliner & Volvo
Company: KJS TRANSPORT INC
Location: Romulus, MI
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