About Five Star Concrete Five Star Concrete is a well-established, family-owned ready-mix concrete supplier building Central Texas. We operate six modern production plants, with our main fleet and maintenance depot located right here in Uhland, Texas (plus locations in Hutto, Georgetown, Jarrell, Manor, and San Marcos). We take great pride in our fleet of heavy vocational mixer trucks and bulk haulers that keep our operations moving every day. We don't believe in messy shops, unorganized yards, or cutting corners on safety. Instead, we run a clean, highly structured maintenance shop with great tool access and top-tier parts support. We treat our diesel mechanics with the professional respect they deserve, give you the independence to manage your bay, and reward hard work with steady hours, great local benefits, and a stable, long-term career home.
The Opportunity We are looking for a skilled, reliable Diesel Mechanic / Diesel Technician to join our team in Uhland, TX. This is a hands-on, full-time role for an experienced truck mechanic who loves troubleshooting heavy iron and takes pride in keeping a fleet safe and road-ready. You won't just be doing basic oil changes here—you will be the main point of contact for our Class 8 fleet, handling everything from engine diagnostics and electrical troubleshooting to hydraulic repairs and brake certifications. If you have your own tools, a strong work ethic, and want a stable job with a local industry leader, we have a fully equipped bay ready for you.
Schedule, Location & Benefits
- The Role: Permanent, stable full-time position working as a key part of our fleet maintenance team.
- The Location: Based 100% on-site at our primary fleet yard in Uhland, TX.
- Great Benefits: Access to full health, dental, and vision coverage, plus accrued paid time off (PTO) and company-provided uniforms.
- True Stability: No seasonal slow-downs here. Our deep commercial and construction pipeline means steady, year-round shop work for our mechanics.
Diesel Mechanic Responsibilities
- Run Computer Diagnostics: Use standard plug-in software to read fault codes, check engine sensors, and trace electrical issues across starters, alternators, and wiring harnesses on Cummins and Paccar engines.
- Fix Engines & Powertrains: Diagnose and repair major Class 8 truck components, including diesel engines, transmissions, clutches, differentials, and drive shafts.
- Overhaul Steering, HVAC & Suspension: Inspect and repair heavy-duty steering gears, suspension parts, cooling systems, and commercial truck cab AC units.
- Maintain Heavy Hydraulics: Service and repair the high-pressure hydraulic pumps, lines, and valves that operate our concrete mixer drums and bulk equipment.
- Perform Preventive Maintenance (PMs): Handle routine inspections, grease jobs, oil changes, fluid top-offs, and track wear and tear to prevent breakdowns.
- Certify Air & Hydraulic Brakes: Inspect, adjust, and repair commercial brake systems in strict compliance with Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) safety rules.
- Keep Shop Organized & Safe: Maintain a clean, organized personal work bay and safely dispose of all shop fluids in line with standard safety codes.
Diesel Mechanic Required Skills & Qualifications
- Experience: 1 year of solid experience working as a diesel mechanic or truck technician
- Tools: You must own a complete personal set of hand tools and basic air tools suitable for heavy-duty truck repair.
- Diagnostic Skills: Real experience navigating truck diagnostic software (like Cummins Insite or Paccar tools), reading basic wiring diagrams, and tracking hydraulic flows.
- The Right Attitude: A reliable, self-motivated worker who communicates clearly, manages their time well on different repair orders, and keeps safety first.
- A valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A or CDL-B) or formal diesel tech school training is a big plus, but not required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Diesel Mechanic: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- DOT Break Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Uhland, TX 78640 (Required)
Work Location: In person
