Diesel Technician
- Pay
- $29 – $39 per hour
- Location
- Indianapolis, IN · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior
- Education
- Associate degree
- Listed
- 13 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- Valid driver's license
- Mechanical aptitude
- Ability to perform routine and corrective maintenance on vehicles including braking, hydraulic, and air systems
- DOT compliance inspection and documentation
- Oral and written communication
- HAZWOPER training (must have or obtain)
Also useful
- Petroleum industry experience
- Experience with diesel engines and semi-trailers in oil and gas operations
- Knowledge of wiring and electrical systems
- Mechanic certification or 2-year truck mechanics program
About the role
An exciting career awaits you
At MPC, we're committed to being a great place to work - one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.
Pay Rate
$29.14 - $38.56 per hour | 7% 401(k) Match | 7% - 11% Company Funded Pension | Bonus Program | Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Offered
Position Summary
As a Diesel Technician at Marathon, you will be part of a maintenance team that takes pride in the safety and reliability of our transport fleet equipment. You will enjoy working for a company that values people, an inclusive working environment, health & safety, and environmental stewardship. You will also receive a competitive compensation and benefits package.
Ultimately, you will have the opportunity to experience a successful career with a great company. This Diesel Technician position provides daily preventative and corrective maintenance on our fleet of transports and trailers. This position is primarily responsible for the maintenance and repair of our transport fleet and is located in Indianapolis, IN with occasional out of region development opportunities.
This position belongs to a family of jobs with increasing responsibility, competency and skill level. Actual position title and pay grade will be based on the selected candidate's experience and qualifications.
Key Responsibilities
- Properly inspect and maintain trailers in compliance with all DOT requirements.
- Keep all assigned vehicle maintenance files current including all DOT compliance-related documentation for mechanical work performed on transport vehicles.
- Perform tire changes.
- Perform or coordinate emergency maintenance, breakdown repairs on fleet vehicles.
- Coordinate outside repairs on equipment, annual tanker certifications, inspections, and documentation.
- Maintain truck shop area, order parts, material, oils, lubricants, shop supplies.
- Perform routine maintenance activities such as oil changes, air filter changes, power steering service, suspension system service, PTO's, locking rear-ends, Roper pumps, brakes, wheel bearings and hubs, electrical system service and miscellaneous maintenance activities as needed.
- Perform all preventative maintenance schedules on all assigned vehicles and/or equipment.
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair transport trucks, tankers, and semi-trailers.
Education and Experience
- Previous petroleum industry experience is strongly desired.
- Must have or become trained in OSHA's Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Standard and be able to perform spill response duties, if required.
- Ability to perform in a team environment with other operations and staff personnel.
- Ability to prioritize daily work schedules depending on operational requirements.
- Self-motivated and capable of working efficiently with little supervision
Requirements
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Excellent mechanical aptitude and exceptional oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to perform routine and corrective maintenance for all vehicles including braking systems and hydraulic and air systems for tractors and trailers.
- Mechanic certification/completion of a 2-year program at an accredited technical school, vocational school, or community college with coursework in truck mechanics preferred.
- Professional mechanic or technician experience related to diesel engines and semi-trailers in oil and gas operations preferred.
- Experience with and knowledge of wiring and electrical systems preferred
- Traveling: Up to 25%
- Schedule will be a 4/10 with occasional on call duty
Benefits
- #TR
- As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.
- Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Additional locations
- Job Requisition ID: 00024621
- Location Address: 1304 Olin Ave
Education
Employee Group: Full time
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Veteran / Disability
We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.
Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant,
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at. Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation.
Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement.
From Mpc's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 27, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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