Heavy Duty Diesel Techs: What if the best shop you've ever worked in... doesn't exist yet?
You're good at what you do. Really good.
You show up. You dig in. You figure out the problems other guys walk away from. Injectors, turbos, transmissions, out-of-frame rebuilds... none of it scares you.
But somewhere along the way, the shop you're at stopped deserving you.
Maybe the pay's been flat for longer than you'd like to admit. Maybe the owner talks a big game but can't actually tell the difference between a good tech and a parts cannon. Maybe you're tired of the politics, the drama, the feeling that no matter how hard you grind...
Nobody really notices.
Or maybe things are fine. Comfortable, even.
But "comfortable" isn't the same as "where I should be."
And deep down... you already know that.
Here's the thing about Fowler Diesel Service in Liverpool, PA...
Robert Fowler isn't some business guy who bought a shop and learned the lingo. He's been turning wrenches since he was a kid fixing things around the house because his family couldn't afford to call someone. He was a shop foreman by 20. He built Fowler Diesel from scratch in 2017 because he knew exactly what a shop should look like...
And he'd never actually worked in one that did.
He set it up specifically so parts and service don't fight each other. So techs don't get caught in the middle of that war every single day. So the person running the shop actually understands what you're up against in the bay.
His lead tech has been with him since 2019 and calls him the best boss he's ever had.
That's not something you put in an ad. That's something you earn.
Fowler Diesel is growing fast... aggressively pushing toward a 3X in the next five years, with a second location already in the sights. And the guys who get in now are the ones who grow with it.
So, if you're an experienced HD diesel tech who's ready to actually be somewhere... keep reading.
✅ HERE'S WHAT WE PROMISE OUR TECHS:
- $85K to $100K+ per year based on experience and performance
- Production bonuses on top of that
- Simple IRA with 3% company match ... one of the only shops in the area offering this
- $500 annual tool allowance
- Paid CDL school if you don't have it... plus your bi-annual medical certification covered
- ASE certifications paid for ... and Robert pays more per hour for every cert you earn
- PA state inspection license paid for if you want it
- 6 paid holidays including Good Friday and Ascension Day
- 1 week paid vacation after year one... 2 weeks after year five
- 5-day work week, no weekends ... with a 4x10 option if that works better for you
- Relocation assistance available for the right candidate
- Paid training ... online through AVI on demand, in-person through Mid-Atlantic, and more being added
✔ WE WILL KEEP YOU BUSY -- Robert runs aggressive marketing campaigns year-round to keep the bays full. Fowler Diesel is growing fast... and that growth means steady work, job security, and real earning potential for the right tech.
✔ YOU WILL LEARN SOMETHING NEW EVERY DAY (AND WE'LL PAY YOU TO LEARN) -- Heavy duty work means no two jobs are the same. Injectors, turbos, transmissions, driveline, out-of-frame rebuilds... it's all here. Add in paid online training through AVI on demand, in-person classes through Mid-Atlantic, and a boss who's actively hunting down more... you will not stagnate here.
✔ THIS IS A TECH-OWNED SHOP -- Robert is an ASE Master Tech who built this shop from the ground up. He knows what it feels like to be stuck at $19 an hour with no path forward. He removes obstacles so you can do your best work... and he actually understands what that means.
✔ NO DRAMA -- Life's too short to work with wrench throwers and prima donnas. Robert doesn't tolerate them... so you won't have to either. No politics, no favoritism, no nonsense. Just good people doing solid work.
✔ WORK-LIFE BALANCE (FAMILY FIRST) -- Five-day work week, no weekends, and a boss who means it when he says family comes first. Need to take your kid to the doctor or catch a school event? Just ask... the answer is going to be yes.
✔ YOU WILL BE APPRECIATED (OPEN DOOR POLICY) -- Decision makers are on site every day. Your opinion isn't just tolerated here... it's invited. When Robert bought a $25,000 tire machine, it was because the guys said to. That's how this shop runs.
✔ YOU WILL ALWAYS KNOW WHERE YOU STAND -- Regular one-on-ones, honest feedback, and a culture of praising publicly and coaching privately. No surprises. No wondering where you fit. Robert gives credit when things go well and takes the blame when they don't.
✔ WE PROVIDE A SAFE AND PRODUCTIVE WORKING ENVIRONMENT -- LED-lit shop, newest alignment and tire machines, OEM diagnostic software, oscilloscopes and training for them... uniforms provided. Robert invests in the tools so you can do the job right without fighting the equipment.
✔ WE DON'T OFFER JOBS, WE OFFER CAREER PATHS -- Fowler Diesel is pushing hard toward a 3X in five years with a second location already planned. The guys who get in now grow with it. There's already a clear path from tech to lead to service advisor... and for the right person, the conversation about what comes next is one Robert's willing to have.
✔ YOU WILL BE PART OF SOMETHING SPECIAL -- Wednesday morning breakfasts with the team. Personal development books. Spontaneous cookouts. Taking a morning off as a whole shop to go watch the world's biggest steam train roll through. This isn't a shop that just talks about culture... it's one that actually builds it.
✅HERE'S WHAT WE STAND FOR AND HOW WE TREAT OUR CUSTOMERS...
✔ Google reviews and a 4.9-STAR RATING! -- Truck owners and fleet operators trust Fowler Diesel because Robert built this shop on one principle... do the job right and stand behind it. Every repair is backed by at least a one-year guarantee. No waffling, no finger pointing, no excuses. But don't take our word for it...
See what our customers have to say: https://share.google/YSwqW9xlzuZ6DXUjM
ABOUT FOWLER DIESEL SERVICE
Robert Fowler started Fowler Diesel Service in 2017 with a simple idea... build the kind of shop he always wished he could work in.
He grew up fixing things because his family needed him to. Went to work on a farm at 12. Was turning wrenches professionally at 18 and running the shop within two years. He knew early on what good leadership looked like...
And what it didn't.
So when he built Fowler Diesel, he did it differently. No parts vs. service war. No politics. No ceiling on what a good tech can earn. Just a clean, well-equipped heavy duty shop in Liverpool, PA with a team that shows up, works hard, and actually enjoys being there.
Since 2017, Fowler Diesel has grown into one of the most trusted HD truck and fleet repair operations in Central Pennsylvania...
And they're just getting started.
SKILLS AND TRAITS THAT HELP YOU SHINE IN THIS ROLE:
You're probably a great fit if...
- You have 7 to 10+ years of heavy duty diesel experience in a professional shop setting
- You can diagnose and repair alignments, suspension, transmissions, driveline, injectors, turbos, and head gaskets... without someone holding your hand
- You have or are willing to get your CDL (Robert will pay for school and your bi-annual medical cert)
- You hold ASE certifications or you're actively working toward them... because here, every cert puts more money in your pocket
- You're the kind of tech who stays until the job is done... not because you have to, but because that's just who you are
- You can work independently and lead by example when the younger guys come to you with questions
- You have basic hand tools and take pride in your setup
- You're honest, dependable, and drama-free... full stop. This shop runs on trust and Robert takes that seriously
- You're family-oriented and team-minded... the guys here all have young kids and real lives outside the shop. That's not a conflict here. It's a common bond
NOW… this probably isn't the right fit if you're looking for a place to coast... show up late and make excuses... or bring attitude and gossip into the shop.
Robert's built something worth protecting and he's careful about who gets a seat at the table.
READY TO FIND OUT IF WE'RE THE RIGHT FIT FOR EACH OTHER?
We'd love to start the conversation.
Apply directly on Indeed... or if you're not ready to commit, don't have a resume handy, or just have a quick question...
Text Robert at 717-481-3355 (and let him know you saw the ad)
No pressure. No runaround. Just a straight conversation with a shop owner who respects your time.
Fowler Diesel Service
1718 Old Trail Road
Liverpool, PA 17045
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 717-481-3355 (text messages welcome)
Talk soon,
Robert
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Pay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Experience:
- professional heavy duty diesel : 7 years (Preferred)
- diesel diagnostics and repair: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- driver's license (Preferred)
- CDL (Preferred)
- ASE Certification (Preferred)
- PA state inspection license (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
