Diesel Mechanics for hire in Washington, DC
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Most popular skills
- Mechanic Experience
- 11%
- Service Technician Experience
- 8%
- Heavy Lifting
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 61%
- Associate's degree
- 17%
- Vocational or technical training
- 12%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
Swissport
Penske Truck Leasing
Travel Center Of America
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 29%
- 1-2 years
- 29%
- 2-5 years
- 29%
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Last updated: Nov 3, 2026
Diesel Mechanic: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Washington, DC: $71,813 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $56,279 – $91,634 yearly
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Diesel mechanic
Landover, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationEPA 608 Technician CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourAutomotive RepairAutomotive Service+8 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceService Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipDiesel Engine System RepairDiesel Mechanic
Alexandria, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardASE CertificationMotor Vehicle Inspection LicenseI-CAR CertificationDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceService Technician ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingDiesel Technician
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCertified Personal TrainerMotor Vehicle Inspection LicensePassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake Endorsement+9 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsMechanic ExperienceService Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsElite line services
Alexandria, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationNational Institute for Certification in Engineering TechnologiesConfined Space CertificationLean Six Sigma Green BeltAssociate of Applied SciencePMP+33 moreSkills
Service Technician ExperienceMechanic ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsComputer HardwareRestorationDiesel Technician/Mechanic shopforman
Temple Hills, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementASE Medium-Heavy Truck CertificationASE CertificationDoubles/Triples EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementDriver's License+2 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingMechanical KnowledgeLift TruckForkliftAutomotive RepairDiesel Mechanic Technician
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
EPA 609 CertificationCDLASE CertificationPassenger EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementDriver's License+5 moreSkills
LeadershipDiesel Engine System RepairDiesel MechanicsEngine RepairServicing VehiclesSemi-Truck Operation
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What's the average time to fill a diesel mechanic role?
The average time to fill a diesel mechanic role is 129 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do diesel mechanics tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a diesel mechanic include: mechanic experience, service technician experience and heavy lifting.
What licenses or certifications are common for diesel mechanics?
Common licenses or certifications for diesel mechanics include: Driver's License, Air Brake Endorsement and EPA 609 Certification.
What are some job titles related to diesel mechanics?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to diesel mechanics include: diesel mechanic technician and diesel technician/mechanic shopforman.
What level of education is common for a diesel mechanic?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a diesel mechanic in Washington, DC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a diesel mechanic?
Most diesel mechanics have 16 years of professional experience.
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