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Diesel Technician - Top Benefits at Hansen & Adkins Auto Transport Inc

Hansen & Adkins Auto Transport Inc Dallas, TX $28 - $36/hour

Job Description

Hansen & Adkins Auto Transport Inc is Hiring Diesel Technicians Houston, TX Mesquite, TX Flint, MI Smyrna, TN Our Technicians Deserve the Best Benefits:
  • Pay: $28 - $36 an hour, negotiable based on experience
  • Schedule: Monday - Friday, first shift
  • Potential for overtime
  • 100% company-paid medical and dental insurance for employees (50% for dependents)
  • $500 referral bonus
  • Boot allowance (Red Wing)
  • 7 paid holidays/year
  • 401K retirement plan, with a company match of 25% of the employee's contribution
  • Up to $1,000 annual tuition assistance
  • Vision insurance available
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Company-paid vacation/sick time
  • FSA
  • EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Diesel Technician Requirements
  • At least 2 years of heavy-duty diesel technician experience (18-wheelers)
  • Possess toolbox and general technician toolset
  • Able to diagnose and repair powertrain, electrical, and lighting systems on class 8 tractor-trailers in an efficient manner
About Hansen & Adkins Auto Transport Inc

With nearly three decades of continuous growth and no signs of slowing down, Hansen & Adkins Auto Transport, Inc. ("H&A") is dedicated to providing high-quality, cost-effective vehicle transportation and related services with a strong commitment to safety, customer success, innovation, and reliability. Founded in 1994 by industry veterans Steve Hansen and Louie Adkins, the company has grown from just 3 haulers to over 1,000 haulers, earning numerous industry awards along the way. H&A is currently serving 16 major auto manufacturers nationwide and in Canada.

As a Technician II you are expected to complete minor and major repairs independently, complete diagnostics, and other related maintenance tasks assigned to you. You informally set an example and mentor new technicians while continuing to grow your skillset by learning from more experienced technicians and your manager.

$58k - $75k is competitive for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists nationally

National salary averages
$58k - $75k
↑ 10% vs typical mid-level
Entry
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$42k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $86k

Hot hiring, constrained wages

Employers are hiring actively, but pay hasn't caught up with demand. Focus on competing offers and non-salary benefits.

Hiring leverage
Lean candidate
Wage leverage âš  Disconnect
Limited
Mobility
Good mobility
Durability
Somewhat fragile

Why this market feels harder than it looks

This market is hiring aggressively, but compensation hasn't caught up and most openings are backfilling churn, not expansion. Employers are filling roles, but not bidding wages up.

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options
Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

Wage disconnect: Hiring is active but pay hasn't responded—negotiate on other terms.

Don't let hiring headlines mislead you—focus on concrete offers.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

+2%
10yr growth
Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new positions.
Typical: High school diploma or equivalent

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024