Mechanic (Fleet / Commercial Vehicles)

About Us:

Northwest Propane is a Top 50 Nationally Ranked Propane Retailer based in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Our core businesses include residential and commercial propane deliveries throughout North Texas along with wholesale propane transport services, propane Autogas vehicular engine conversion services, and bulk propane refueling infrastructure installation services in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas.

Since 1946, our mission has been to provide our customers with a level of service that can’t be matched by our competitors. Our family-owned operation has grown to be the largest propane provider in the North Texas area, and we are looking for hardworking, customer service-oriented individuals to join our team.

Position Description: Mechanic – Full-Time (Carrollton, TX)

We’re looking for a dependable, experienced mid-level Mechanic to join our team in our 12-bay shop located in Carrollton, Texas. This is a full-time position (40–45 hours per week) working on a variety of vehicles and equipment within our internal fleet.

This role is ideal for a mechanic who has experience and can handle most repairs independently. You’ll work alongside our Shop Manager and senior mechanics, with support available when needed.

Our fleet includes pickup trucks, medium-duty bobtails, light-duty crane trucks, tractor-trailers, and other specialized equipment.

Responsibilities

- Perform mechanical repairs and maintenance on trucks and equipment

- Assist with diagnostics and troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues

- Complete routine inspections, preventative maintenance, and basic DOT-related work

- Follow repair procedures and safety standards

- Communicate job status clearly with the Shop Manager and team

- Maintain accurate service and repair documentation

Qualifications

- 2–4 years of hands-on mechanic experience (fleet, diesel, or commercial vehicle experience preferred)

- Solid mechanical aptitude with the ability to diagnose common issues

- Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems

- Ability to complete jobs independently with guidance available when needed

- Own basic hand tools (specialty and shop tools provided)

- CDL, DOT inspection certification, or diesel experience is a plus but not required

- Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented

Compensation & Benefits

- Starting pay around $30/hour, depending on experience

- Steady, year-round work maintaining an internal fleet

- 40–45 hour workweeks

- Paid time off and holidays

- Opportunity to continue developing skills alongside senior mechanics

- Stable shop environment with consistent workload

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Employee discount

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Referral program

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person