Diesel Maintenance Trainer

Miller Transportation Group is a rapidly growing leader in the transportation industry and has been family-owned and operated since 1912.  With headquarters in Mount Holly, New Jersey, we proudly operate several business units as follows:

• Miller Truck Leasing – the largest privately-held truck leasing company on the East Coast. Provides full-service leasing, finance leasing, truck rental, and truck maintenance programs.
• Miller Dealerships - Provides car and light truck solutions across the Ford, Lincoln, and Subaru brands.
• Miller Dedicated Services - Supports customers in outsourcing their transportation needs by providing vehicles, drivers, fuel, insurance, and overall industry expertise.
• Miller Brokerage Services - Provides on-demand capacity solutions through our network of reliable carriers.

Our Miller Truck Leasing division is immediately hiring for an experienced Diesel Maintenance Trainer in Albany, NY though has the ability to live within the territory primarily in the southern MA or upstate NY areas. The Diesel Maintenance Trainer will lead hands-on technical instruction, and safety compliance training for all new hire diesel mechanics across our regional truck maintenance operations. This role ensures that new technicians master heavy-duty tractor and trailer maintenance, electronic diagnostics, and shop safety protocols according to company and regulatory standards.

With over 100 years of experience and upwards of 8,000 trucks on the road, Miller currently operates over 40 Diesel Maintenance shops throughout KY, MD, PA, NJ, NY, CT, MA, and NH. Outstanding opportunity to join a family owned and operated business who is large enough to serve but small enough to care!

Requirements

You Will:

Training & Onboarding Delivery:

• Conducts new hire orientation and technical skills training for incoming diesel mechanics focusing on heavy truck tractors and trailers.
• Teaches preventative maintenance (PM) checks, ensuring standard procedures are followed for engines, air brakes, suspensions, and electrical systems.
• Demonstrates electronic diagnostic tools and software to effectively troubleshoot complex issues on commercial trucks.
• Instructs technicians on proper documentation within company maintenance management software and work-order systems.

Compliance & Pre-Certification:

• Evaluates new hire competencies and manages pre-certification processes for specialized repair and maintenance areas required by the Department of Transportation (DOT).
• Enforces safety protocols, educating new hires on shop safety, hazard recognition, and the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and shop tools.
• Maintains precise training records, tracking trainee progress from onboarding to full shop readiness.

You Have:

• Minimum 5-10 years of hands-on experience maintaining and repairing heavy-duty trucks (Class 8 tractors) and trailers. Prior technical training or instructional experience is strongly preferred.

• Certifications: ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Medium/Heavy Truck Certifications (Diesel Engine, Brakes, Electrical/Electronic Systems) highly preferred.
• Knowledge: Superior grasp of commercial vehicle diagnostics, electronic scanning tools, air brake systems, and DPF/aftertreatment systems.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Working knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and DOT inspection standards.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal communication, patience, and the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to beginner and intermediate mechanics.
• Ability and willingness to travel within the region for trainings as needed.

Benefits

We Have:

• Competitive Compensation: $90,000 - 100,000 annually
• Schedule: Monday - Friday on 1st Shift though requires flexibility depending on training location
• Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with HRA, HSA, and FSA options
• Company paid life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program

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