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Daimler Truck

Daimler Truck

Manufactures commercial trucks and buses worldwide

Maintenance Electrician

Full-TimeDeadline 9/25/26
No salary listed
Mid
Mt Holly, NC, USA
In Person

Relocation assistance is not available.

No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • Documentation substantiating four years of troubleshooting electrical controls and working with programmable logic controllers in an industrial facility.
  • Demonstrated safe use of various meters and gauges.
  • Demonstrated safe and proper installation techniques for power-systems wiring, including running conduit.
  • Full working knowledge of the National Electrical Code and power distribution systems.
  • A high school diploma is required.
  • Practical knowledge of preventive maintenance systems and root cause failure analysis.
  • Ability to work second or third shift.
  • An attached resume.
Responsibilities
  • Perform electrician maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on all plant electrical systems, including 13.2 kilovolt, 4160 volt, 480 volt, and 277 volt three-phase systems; 208 volt and 240 volt single- and three-phase systems; and 120 volt single-phase, 24 volt, and 12 volt systems.
  • Perform electrical installations, including running conduit, pulling wire, and mounting and wiring electrical components.
  • Troubleshoot plant equipment with or without using various programmable logic controller systems.
  • Troubleshoot programmable logic controller problems.
  • Read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
  • Perform mechanical maintenance from shop work orders and preventive work orders, as well as from written, drawn, and verbal instructions.
  • Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems for plant equipment and systems using programmable logic controller equipment.
  • Calculate circuit sizes, wire sizes, and conduit sizes according to the National Electrical Code.
  • Provide electrical instruction from prints, sketches, and verbal instructions.
  • Trace and sketch electrical circuit components and their wiring.
  • Read wiring schematics, ladder diagrams, and programmable logic controller programs.
  • Input documentation for programmable logic controller programs.
  • Perform other duties as required, utilizing mechanical knowledge to repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical equipment.
Desired Qualifications
  • An associate degree.
  • A Journeyman Card and documentation showing a bona fide apprenticeship equaling four years of experience in the skilled trades.

About the company

Daimler Truck designs and manufactures commercial vehicles across brands Mercedes-Benz, Setra, Freightliner, Western Star Truck, Thomas Built Buses, FUSO, BharatBenz, and RIZON. It offers a broad lineup of heavy-duty trucks and buses for freight and passenger use, with brand-specific configurations and powertrain options. The company differentiates itself by presenting a global portfolio under one umbrella, covering multiple brands and regional offerings. Its goal is to inform customers and stakeholders about the full product range and related news across all brands.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany

Founded

2016

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What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 guidance rose to 7% to 9% adjusted return on sales.
  • Germany funded €226 million for 100 fuel-cell trucks, supporting end-2026 customer launches.
  • Platform Science's Canadian ELD certification makes DTNA trucks stickier for cross-border fleets.

What critics are saying

  • Portland closure ends 84 years of production and cuts 375 jobs by late 2026.
  • Tariffs still pressured Q2 2026 profitability despite raised guidance and stronger North American demand.
  • Hydrogen truck deployment stays tiny: 100 units only, with series production pushed to early 2030s.

What makes Daimler Truck unique

  • 2026 ARCHION integration separates Asia exposure and concentrates Daimler Truck on core markets.
  • DTNA's factory-installed CTP2 telematics platform deepens fleet lock-in through native compliance software.
  • Own Retail expansion with eStar Truck & Van adds direct service control in Britain.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Professional Development Budget

Company Social Events

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

4%
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