Apprentice Diesel Tech-Mechanic

TravelCenters of America
Dexter, Washtenaw County, MI

We are now looking for a Diesel Technician to join our team! As a Diesel Mechanic, you will provide accurate, efficient service to customers by troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing heavy duty trucks and trailers in a reasonable and responsible manner within company and industry standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Work in a fun, trusting environment focused on providing great service where the expectations of the customer are exceeded

  • Perform diagnostic testing and interpret results; Develop a repair plan and communicate it to the Service Advisor

  • Repairing malfunctioning parts and other mechanical or electrical equipment; Complete repairs safely, effectively and efficiently

  • Maintaining a clean and safe work environment

  • Recommends other TA services with customer as part of inspection review process

  • Maintain the safety of both our customers and employees

Qualifications

  • A dedicated individual who works well with others and is excited to be part of our team!

  • High School Diploma or GED; Graduate of acceptable trade school or manufacturer's technical school, or previous mechanic experience

  • Willingness to expand professional knowledge via education and training programs

  • Ability to work unsupervised

  • Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and some holidays in interior and exterior conditions

  • Meet the requirements for the needed physical tasks with or without accommodation

  • Investment in own tools

Pay Range

$17.00 - 20.40

per hour

With us, you'll enjoy:

  • Medical, dental, vision and life insurance

  • 401(k) with a company match

  • Vacation and paid holidays

  • Tuition reimbursement

  • On-site Meal discounts

  • A wide variety of discounts on technology, travel, food and fuel

  • Opportunity for growth and advancement

Not all benefit plans are available to all team members. For a more comprehensive list of benefits, please visit:

A pay range listed reflects the potential pay for this role. The pay will depend on various factors, such as responsibilities of the position, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Not all positions posted will have a pay range listed.

Our travel centers serve thousands every day; not one traveler is the same and our team must reflect that. We can "return every traveler to the road better than they came" only by understanding and celebrating individualism. TravelCenters of America is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, familial status, ancestry, sex, gender, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, handicap, military service or Veteran status, genetic information or membership in any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. At TravelCenters of America, we invite everyone to make themselves at home.

Individuals with a disability may

request a reasonable accommodation related to our recruiting process. If you

would like to request an accommodation related to the recruitment process,

please email us at [email protected]. In your email, please include your

first and last name, phone number, the position and location for which you are

applying, and details pertaining to the accommodation request.

Posted 2026-04-15

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