Ready to Drive Reliability?
Join CRST as a Diesel Truck and Trailer Technician and play a critical role in keeping our fleet moving safely, efficiently, and in full compliance. If you’re a skilled trades professional who takes pride in hands-on work, operational discipline, and safety-first maintenance, this is your opportunity to make a real impact at the shop level.
How You’ll Work
- Location: Onsite in Erlanger, KY
- Job Schedule: 12-hour shifts (6:00 AM to 6:30 PM) on a rotating schedule: Thursday through Saturday one week, followed by Wednesday through Saturday the next week.
- Compensation: This pay scale represents a good faith estimate of the hourly wage range the company reasonably expects to pay upon hire for this position: $26.00-$37.50 per hour. A final offer amount will depend on factors such as prior relevant experience, skills, and location.
- Benefits: Comprehensive package including medical, dental, and vision coverage; prescription drug and telemedicine services; company-paid life and disability insurance; retirement savings with company match; paid time off, holidays, and parental leave; plus additional voluntary benefits and employee discounts.
- Additional Compensation: Total compensation may also include other forms of pay such as overtime or discretionary incentives, as applicable.
About the Role
CRST’s maintenance shops are powered by skilled trade professionals who perform hands-on maintenance and repair work across our fleet. These roles are essential to diagnosing issues, completing quality repairs, and ensuring compliance with CRST and DOT safety standards.
As a Diesel Truck and Trailer Technician, you’ll support the maintenance and preventative maintenance of Class 8 tractors and trailers. You’ll complete required inspections and documentation, perform repairs safely and accurately, and help ensure equipment remains road-ready and compliant in a fast-paced shop environment.
What You’ll Do
- Perform required maintenance and preventative maintenance services on fleet tractors and trailers in accordance with DOT 49 CFR 396
- Complete written PM inspection forms and maintain accurate repair orders, including labor hours, parts used, and service notes
- Perform lot checks to verify equipment condition, identify potential out-of-service items, and confirm load status
- Operate Class 8 vehicles in yard conditions and safely move equipment into and out of the service facility
- Maintain maintenance reference materials, including job codes, standard operating procedures, and CRST service bulletins
- Operate basic shop tools and equipment such as welders, torches, impact wrenches, band saws, scaffolding, ladders, and other assigned tools
- Support a clean, safe, and organized shop environment with safety at the core of all work performed
What Great Looks Like
- Detail-oriented technician who takes pride in accurate repairs and documentation
- Strong commitment to safety, compliance, and quality workmanship
- Comfortable working in a hands-on, fast-paced shop environment
- Reliable team member who supports operational consistency and equipment uptime
- Focused on doing the job right the first time
Required Qualifications
- Ability to work in a shop and warehouse environment, including standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds
- Ability to perform maintenance and repairs on Class 8 tractors and trailers
- Ability to complete inspections, documentation, and repair orders accurately
- Must pass CRST background check, drug test, and MVR where applicable
- Must meet minimum tool requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience performing maintenance on Class 8 tractors and trailers
- Familiarity with DOT compliance and inspection standards
- Ability to safely operate Class 8 equipment in yard conditions
Why CRST?
CRST is celebrating 70 years of grit, growth, and forward momentum—a legacy built on resilience, dedication, and talent. Our maintenance teams play a critical role in delivering on our promises by keeping equipment safe, reliable, and ready to serve our customers.
At CRST, you’ll be part of a team that values safety, integrity, and operational excellence. You’ll have the opportunity to make an immediate impact while building a stable, long-term career.
Core Values
- Safety at the Core of All We Do
- Integrity in Every Decision and Action
- Commitment to the Success of Employees, Customers, Agents, Contractors and Communities
Equal Opportunity Employer
CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
