New, Higher Starting Wages! $21.50–$35/hr $2000 Sign-On Bonus for experienced Tractor-Trailer Diesel Techs: $500 after 30 days, $500 after 90 days, $1000 after 180 days! Rehires gone at least 1 year qualify as well!
4 or 5 Day Workweek - Your Choice!
Work on a private fleet — no flat-rate, no customer pressure!
Diesel Mechanic Technician Must Haves
Mechanical experience (diesel, automotive, AG, or military)
We're hiring
Diesel Technicians
Trailer Technicians
Reefer Technicians
Valid driver’s license
Must have tools (tool program available)
“You don’t need to show up with $10,000 in tools or years of experience—we’ll help you build that.”
Post job offer physical and drug screen required
Diesel Mechanic Technician Nice to Haves
CDL preferred but not required
What You Get From Decker
$21.50–$35/hr based on experience
+$3/hr shift differential (2nd shift)
$2,000 sign-on bonus
$500 after 30 days, $500 after 90 days, $1000 after 180 days
Weekly pay ever Friday
4-day or 5-day workweek — your choice!
Full benefits + PTO + 401(k)
Uniforms + safety gear provided
Why Techs Choose Decker
Private fleet = steady work, less stress
Late-model equipment with modern technology
Tool purchase program (no large upfront cost)
Tuition reimbursement available
Real opportunity to move into lead tech / shop roles
Family-owned company with 95+ years of stability
Decker Schedule Options:
1st Shift:
Monday–Friday 7:00am–3:30pm OR
4-day workweek options available 7:00am-5:30pm
2nd Shift:
Monday–Friday 3:00pm–11:30pm
+$3/hr shift differential!
Diesel Mechanic Technician Responsibilities
Maintain and repair Decker’s private fleet of trucks & trailers
Perform inspections, diagnostics, and repairs
Complete work orders and documentation
Work with a team focused on quality and uptime.
Other duties as assigned
Decker Truck Line is a family owned company celebrating over 95 years in business! We were recently named one of North America's Best Fleets to Drive For the 5th year in a row, and North America's 2025 #1 Large Carrier to Drive For! ! Becoming part of the Decker family means becoming part of an award-winning company that also won the "Iowa Motor Truck Association Image Campaign" 2 years in the row for community involvement, fundraisers and local donations and was a recipient of Hy-Vee’s “Transportation Supplier of the Year” Award. We take pride in our people, equipment, and long-term stability.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Numbers & Facts
Location
Fort Dodge, IA
Salary
$21.50–$35 Per Hour
Skills
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