Fleet Diesel Mechanic

About Us

Stepp’s Towing & Heavy Transport, a family-owned business since 1960, proudly serves the greater Tampa Bay and Orlando areas. We specialize in light-, medium-, and heavy-duty towing, heavy transport, and auto salvage. Our team is committed to excellence, safety, and supporting our community.

Stepp’s Towing & Heavy Transport is seeking experienced Fleet Diesel Mechanics and Preventive Maintenance Techs to join our team. We’re looking for candidates with a positive attitude, strong customer service skills, and excellent problem-solving abilities.

Position Overview:

The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on diesel vehicles, including heavy trucks, buses, and equipment. This role ensures that all vehicles meet safety and performance standards through thorough inspections, troubleshooting, and routine service tasks. The ideal candidate will document issues and corrective actions, perform test drives to verify repairs, and maintain a strong commitment to quality and safety.

Essential Functions

• Perform diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on diesel vehicles
• Troubleshoot engines, transmissions, clutches, suspension, steering, and more
• Inspect heavy trucks, buses, and equipment for safe operation
• Document issues and corrective actions
• Conduct routine maintenance such as wheel alignment and oil changes
• Test drive vehicles to ensure proper function
  

Key Behaviors

• Passionate, motivated, and open to growth and challenges.
• Proactively build customer relationships and provide thoughtful solutions.
• Maintain a professional appearance and represent Stepp’s with pride.
• Strive for continuous improvement by embracing new tools and processes.
• Demonstrate respect toward co-workers and foster a positive team environment.
• Promote opportunities within the company and through referrals.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Prior fleet diesel mechanical experience required
• MUST be able to pass a background check and drug test

Pay

• $28 - $36/hour

Schedule

• Monday-Friday (7 am - 5 pm)

Benefits

• 6 Paid Holidays (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; Free Term Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (accruals start on day 1; available after 90 days)
• 401(k) match up to 4%
• Regular pay increases and career development opportunities
• Accident, cancer/critical illness, short-term and long-term disability, and hospital indemnity insurance available

Chasing the Dream, Not the Competition.

Drug-Free Workplace.

Background check required.

Stepp’s Towing and Heavy Transport is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Military Veterans are Encouraged to Apply.