--- title: "Diesel Mechanic Jobs in Portland, OR | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/diesel-mechanic/locations/portland-or" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- Diesel Mechanic market brief · Portland, OR # Diesel Mechanic Jobs in Portland, OR 28 diesel mechanic openings are live in the Portland, OR area from 19 employers, led by Penske, Loves, and Cummins. The middle half of posted salaries runs $58,661–$70,241 a year (median $63,492), from the 50% of listings that disclose pay. Entry-level roles are the largest group, at 46% of openings. Data updated Oct 14, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Diesel+Mechanic+jobs+in+Portland%2C+OR)[Browse all Diesel Mechanic markets](/jobs/diesel-mechanic) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 28 : Live diesel mechanic openings currently tracked in the Portland market. **Companies hiring** : 19 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $63,492 : 50% of listings provide usable compensation data. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder [Entry-level](/jobs/diesel-mechanic/locations/portland-or/entry-level)13 jobs Mid-level4 jobs Senior1 jobs Portland's diesel mechanic market is led by entry-level openings, with 13 tracked roles at that rung. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 28 Hiring employers 19 Salary coverage 50% Median experience 3.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 9 7 companies · $62,400 median Established employers 6 3 companies Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $58,661 P50 $63,492 P75 $70,241 P90 $78,884 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live diesel mechanic listings in Portland - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Diesel+Mechanic+jobs+in+Portland%2C+OR)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare diesel mechanic opportunities in Portland, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 28 live roles tracked in this market. - 19 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 14, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Diesel+Mechanic+jobs+in+Portland%2C+OR)[Compare other markets](/jobs/diesel-mechanic) ## A practical market plan for Diesel Mechanic in Portland Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 28 diesel mechanic openings across 19 employers establish the current Portland opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Entry-level leads the derived level mix with 13 tracked openings. 3. 03Prioritize employers Penske is one of the most active visible employers, with 4 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 24 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Portland market view into active employers and representative diesel mechanic openings Employer activity · 19 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![Penske logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.teampenske.com%2Fimages%2Fui%2Flogo.png) PenskeEstablished employers4Open roles](/company/penske)[![Loves logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dloves.com%26sz%3D128) LovesEmployer profile3Open roles](/company/loves)![Cummins logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dcummins.com%26sz%3D128) CumminsEmployer profile2Open roles ![Premier Truck Group logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dpremiertruckgroup.com%26sz%3D128) Premier Truck GroupEmployer profile2Open roles [![Prestige Fleet Services logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fprestigefleetservices.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F09%2Fcropped-Prestige-Favicon-PNG-01-180x180.png&sig=-h48qlpqa-3dLvLsNTTLMOaKUULJGG3brkLoHyF2Nck) Prestige Fleet ServicesStartups & growing teams2Open roles](/company/prestige-fleet-services)[![Ryder logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fryder.com%2Fassets%2Fimages%2Ffavicon.png&sig=M3cWyWccxtzxUBRgE2HaSTw7twiyUmanX0CLBJjRHjk) RyderStartups & growing teams2Open roles](/company/ryder)[![Aldridge logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Faldridge.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F12%2Fcropped-GMB-Logo-300x300-1.png&sig=vTVMBs3dagH8id1YO_I88tzqC99-5LH2nV36vLaoeNA) AldridgeTop of market1Open roles](/company/aldridge)[![Cox logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.cox.com%2Fis%2Fimage%2Fcox%2Firis-resi%3Fwid%3D180%26fmt%3Dpng%26dpr%3Doff%26bfc%3Doff&sig=HybOb94WM20DKh_j_0_CzGDSeddy9dOGXP08yYKy254) CoxStartups & growing teams1Open roles](/company/cox) Live opportunity sample · 24 of 28 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Mobile Diesel Mechanic II Sun thru Thursday 6am to 2pm $2,500 New Hire BonusEntry-levelCoxPortland, Oregon$67,204Posted Oct 7, 2026](/job/mobile-diesel-mechanic-ii-sun-thru-thursday-6am-to-2pm-2-500-new-hire-ff00869c-ed71-5a9a-9b2f-caca12c5951b)[Heavy Diesel Fleet Mechanic | ExcavationMid-levelInterlaken, Inc.Gresham, Oregon$79,040Posted Sep 30, 2026](/job/heavy-diesel-fleet-mechanic-excavation-at-interlaken-inc-91026ec6-6821-5081-92e8-15e6cfa9354a)[Heavy Diesel MechanicLive roleHillsboro AviationHillsboro, OregonPosted Sep 29, 2026](/job/heavy-diesel-mechanic-at-hillsboro-aviation-ba0eb5b3-36d5-55aa-99b6-0cf9e7758837)[Mobile Diesel MechanicEntry-levelPrestige Fleet ServicesPortland, Oregon$60,320Posted Sep 25, 2026](/job/mobile-diesel-mechanic-at-prestige-fleet-services-b35c190c-62e9-5d6c-af9b-1774be3e17e7)[Mobile Diesel MechanicEntry-levelPrestige Fleet ServicesPortland, Oregon$60,320Posted Sep 25, 2026](/job/mobile-diesel-mechanic-at-prestige-fleet-services-1ec3043a-c997-5a68-89b9-2a866bb3eeda)[Diesel TechnicianLive roleLovesHillsboro, OregonPosted Sep 24, 2026](/job/diesel-technician-at-loves-d5b2d780-0c52-5c66-bc10-4929aa0e273a)[Diesel Technician/Mechanic IIEntry-levelPenskePortland, Oregon$67,828Posted Sep 24, 2026](/job/diesel-technician-mechanic-ii-at-penske-e2b57f12-b7c5-5d80-8707-ea07ffa72235)[Diesel TechnicianLive roleLovesHillsboro, OregonPosted Sep 17, 2026](/job/diesel-technician-at-loves-495bb8e3-a5a4-59ea-970c-d0ebac6d016d) #### More diesel mechanic openings in Portland - [Diesel Technician · Loves](/job/diesel-technician-at-loves-7b403e1f-0098-54d0-a012-ab10f4bb3b16) - [Diesel Mechanic/Technician I - Experienced · Penske](/job/diesel-mechanic-technician-i-experienced-at-penske-81fe6ae5-f7cd-54f1-ad69-9b36ccb9948a) - [Diesel Technician/Mechanic III - Entry Level · Penske](/job/diesel-technician-mechanic-iii-entry-level-at-penske-b3910846-696a-548e-91a2-6fae351244fa) - [Diesel Technician · Cummins](/job/diesel-technician-at-cummins-c7b00249-05dd-54bf-b940-c8ef9560d449) - [Diesel Technician · Cummins All Functions](/job/diesel-technician-at-cummins-all-functions-45cfd08a-4fbb-5bf8-a474-e56420345d27) - [Diesel Technician · Cummins RePower](/job/diesel-technician-at-cummins-repower-5b29ef8a-8f1d-5172-9d0e-b4db85e2c3d1) - [Heavy Equipment Mechanic · SUN1007SECL](/job/heavy-equipment-mechanic-at-sun1007secl-6546dfa2-bbd9-5399-8912-f025134737ea) - [Diesel Mechanic Trainee Entry Level · Ryder](/job/diesel-mechanic-trainee-entry-level-at-ryder-87fd384d-3aea-50a4-8f50-dd0ba3c7b66d) - [Diesel Mechanic Trainee Entry Level · Ryder](/job/diesel-mechanic-trainee-entry-level-at-ryder-66ceeb1e-a3fc-5d7b-838a-619da0d87d69) - [Automotive Diesel Mechanic · Workforce Services Inc](/job/automotive-diesel-mechanic-at-workforce-services-inc-1667a14d-90ed-5c0d-88af-4762148d93db) - [Field Diesel Mechanic · UR](/job/field-diesel-mechanic-at-ur-294a65c8-1419-5659-8861-298699689e38) - [Marine Field Service Diesel Technician · Cummins](/job/marine-field-service-diesel-technician-at-cummins-e39e9b8b-257c-5441-b394-571c6bde71a3) - [Diesel Technician/Mechanic III - Entry Level · Penske](/job/diesel-technician-mechanic-iii-entry-level-at-penske-531df446-b25d-5d54-b02e-7dc23a37e9d8) - [Diesel Mechanic · Premier Truck Group](/job/diesel-mechanic-at-premier-truck-group-6006984f-7d11-5bba-9925-a998f725f038) - [Diesel Technician · Elite](/job/diesel-technician-at-elite-82340f71-f992-5230-a70e-c7b5bb7ef58e) - [Diesel Mechanic · Premier Truck Group](/job/diesel-mechanic-at-premier-truck-group-6895f1ab-4e0d-5dd7-aab2-62beea26da0b) [Explore all 28 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Diesel+Mechanic+jobs+in+Portland%2C+OR) ## Diesel Mechanic jobs in Portland: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many diesel mechanic jobs are open in Portland? Metaintro tracks 28 live diesel mechanic openings from 19 employers in the Portland, OR area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do diesel mechanic jobs in Portland pay? The median posted salary is $63,492 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $58,661 to $70,241. Based on the 50% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which experience level has the most diesel mechanic openings in Portland? Entry-level roles lead with 13 openings. Experience level is known for 64% of this market's listings. 4. 04### Which companies are hiring for diesel mechanic jobs in Portland? Penske, Loves, Cummins, and Premier Truck Group have the most open diesel mechanic roles here right now, out of 19 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Diesel Mechanic demand around Portland. 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