Diesel Technician | Mechanic Beginner to PRO
TravelCenters of America · Kansas City, Missouri · Posted Jul 7, 2026
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Got some mechanical experience? We are looking for some Teammates to join us!
YOU MUST HAVE A CURRENT VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE. WE RUN A CHECK
- Are you an Auto tech, we’ll train you to be a Diesel Tech, and you’ll make more!
- Beginners start at $17.00! Plus, Differential pay for weekend and Grave shift!
- Weekend paid an extra $1.50 an hour! Grave shift paid an extra $2.00 per hour!
- Technicians get a $2,500 bonus after 6 months and another $2,500 bonus at your 1-year mark!
- Annual Anniversary bonus of $1,000. after your first year!
- UTI & Lincoln Tech Students! We will pay $250.00 a month of your student loan payment every month. We hire you while you’re in School!
- YOU MUST HAVE A CURRENT VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE. WE RUN A CHECK
- We have full benefits and great room for advancement.
- Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines and Cost Guard! We salute all military! Come put your military skills and training to use!
- You get paid while training and it’s free you just need the desire and will to succeed!
There’s never been a better time to join TravelCenters of America! For more than 50 years, millions of professional truck drivers and motorists have called our travel centers home, depending on us daily for fuel, food, truck maintenance and essential services.
Now a part of the bp family, TA is focused on growing its network of travel centers, implementing cutting edge technology and embarking on innovative alternative energy and sustainability initiatives.
From our locations across the country, to our corporate headquarters in Westlake, Ohio, every team member is a stakeholder in TA’s success. This environment offers endless career opportunities for individuals interested in sharing their ideas, growing with the company and shaping TA’s future.
Job Summary
Our Truck Service team is comprised of nearly 3,000 highly skilled technicians and spans coast to coast. With over 280 locations across the country, TA Truck Service has a solid foundation and a forward-thinking vision. As a Diesel Technician, you will provide accurate, efficient service to customers by troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing heavy duty trucks and trailers in a professional and accommodating manner. Our Technicians ensure we are returning every traveler to the road better than they came!
In this role, you can expect to:
- Work in a fun, trusting environment focused on providing great service where the expectations of the customer are exceeded
- Have extensive knowledge of the products we sell and the services we provide
- Diagnose wear conditions and together with TSA or Manager, makes recommendations to customers
- Complete repairs within their capabilities and as written
- Understand Truck Service Standard Services and specialized customer programs
- Follow safety guidelines and reports potentially unsafe situations caused by team members and/or customers.
What we’d like to see:
- A dedicated individual who works well with others and is excited to be part of our team!
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Previous experience in repair or parts shop preferred
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and some holidays in interior and exterior conditions
- A valid driver’s license
With us, you’ll enjoy:
- Competitive wages
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- 401(k) with a company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- On-site meal discounts
- A wide variety of discounts on technology, travel, food and fuel
- Opportunity for growth and advancement with company paid training
Not all benefit plans are available to all team members. For a more comprehensive list of benefits, please visit https://www.ta-petro.com/careers/working-at-ta-travel-centers
Pay Range
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Our travel centers serve thousands every day; not one traveler is the same and our team must reflect that. We can "return every traveler to the road better than they came" only by understanding and celebrating individualism. TravelCenters of America is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, familial status, ancestry, sex, gender, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, handicap, military service or Veteran status, genetic information or membership in any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. At TravelCenters of America, we invite everyone to make themselves at home.
Typical Physical Demands
In this role, the team member is regularly required to talk and hear. Standing, walking, knee…