About Mendon
Mendon Truck Leasing & Rental is a full-service commercial truck leasing and maintenance company serving fleet customers throughout the region. Our Newark branch supports a high-volume diesel operation focused on safety, reliability, and keeping our customers on the road.
We are currently hiring two experienced diesel mechanics — one for our AM shift and one for our PM shift — to join our Newark team.
This is a Union 447 position commercial diesel repair role. We are seeking technicians with hands-on heavy-duty or fleet diesel experience.
What You’ll Do
Depending on classification (Class A or Class B), responsibilities include:
- Diagnose and repair diesel engines and related systems
- Perform transmission, driveline, and differential repairs
- Service steering, suspension, brake, axle, frame, electrical, hydraulic, and refrigeration systems
- Complete preventive maintenance inspections
- Read and interpret job orders
- Accurately document repairs using computer-based repair order systems
- Test drive commercial vehicles to verify repairs (CDL license)
- Perform roadside service when required
Class A mechanics work independently on complex diagnostics and repairs with limited supervision.
Class B mechanics perform most repairs with direction and support on more advanced assignments.
Qualifications
- Proven heavy-duty diesel truck experience required
- Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing
- Comfortable using a computer to complete repair documentation
- Valid driver’s license required
- CDL preferred (role includes operating commercial vehicles for testing and roadside service)
- Must provide own tools
Compensation
Union 447 wage scale:
Class B base rate: $33-34 per hour
Class A base rate: $35-36 per hour
First-year wage structure per union agreement:
- First 6 months: $1.00 below base rate
- Months 7–12: $0.50 below base rate
- Full base rate after 12 months
Schedule/ Location
Newark, NJ
AM Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM (1 opening)
PM Shift: 1:30 PM – 10:00 PM (1 opening)
Benefits
Union benefits include:
- Generous paid time off
- Group insurance plans
- Boots and Tools reimbursement
Why Join Mendon
This is a stable, long-term opportunity within a structured union environment. Our Newark shop is busy, hands-on, and team-oriented. If you take pride in quality diesel repair work and want steady employment with strong benefits, we would welcome the conversation.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Shop, office, yards, vehicle environment, may require lifting of 50 to 75 lbs. CDL driving
AM Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM (1 opening)
PM Shift: 1:30 PM – 10:00 PM (1 opening)
