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Diesel Mechanic

Salary Range
£30 - £40
£3 - £3 / mo

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Location Base
Fremont, CA
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Diesel Mechanic

Job type: Full time

Hourly Rate: $30 - $40 an hour, depending on experience

Hours of work: 8 am – 4:30 pm, with possibility of overtime.

DRYCO Construction, Inc. has been a leader in the pavement maintenance industry for over 30 years. DRYCO prides itself on its phenomenal, employee friendly culture, which is sustained by the hard-working people that we employ.

DRYCO is currently looking for a Diesel Mechanic to join our team!

DRYCO’s Benefits:

- Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.

- 401k with matching.

- Paid vacation.

- Paid holidays.

Essential Job Duties:

  • Diagnose and repair all types of gas and diesel equipment, including, but not limited to: dump trucks, concrete mixer trucks, light trucks, street sweepers, wheel loaders, trailers and various ancillary equipment
  • Trouble-shoot, repair and replace ignition systems, fuel systems, hydraulic systems, lighting systems, electrical/computer control systems, radio systems and ABS brake systems
  • Repair and overhaul engines, transmission, differentials, PTO's and axle assemblies
  • Repair and maintain shop tools and machinery
  • Make emergency field repairs to all equipment in a safe and efficient manner
  • Diagnose and repair a variety of power tools.
  • Basic maintenance on small engines, demo saws, walker plates, jumping jacks, blowers, generators
  • Must be able to lift 50+ pounds and be on feet all day
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  • Must possess a valid driver license, Class A preferred, and a safe driving record
  • 3+ years’ experience in maintenance and repair of heavy-duty diesel and medium fleet automotive
  • Experience in troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, electrical systems, chassis, and power-train systems
  • Knowledge of industrial shop safety rules, procedures, and equipment
  • Ability to safely operate vehicles and equipment to test and trouble-shoot for proper operation before and after maintenance
  • Computer experience entering data and work orders for purchasing parts
  • Must adhere to all safety regulations including company policies, State and Federal regulations
  • Course work in a diesel/heavy equipment mechanic training program.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Experience:

  • Diesel engine repair: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

  • California Driver License (Required)
  • Class A License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Diesel Mechanic roles across Dryco Construction, Inc.'s corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Construction.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £30 - £40 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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