Diesel Mechanic market brief · Columbia, SC
Diesel Mechanic Jobs in Columbia, SC
26 diesel mechanic openings are live in the Columbia, SC area from 21 employers, led by Penske, GFL Environmental, and Republic. The middle half of posted salaries runs $54,080–$61,776 a year (median $58,240), from the 50% of listings that disclose pay. Entry-level roles are the largest group, at 58% of openings.
Data updated Nov 5, 2026
Role and market snapshot
A quick read on demand before you open the live listings
Tracked jobs
- 26
- Live diesel mechanic openings currently tracked in the Columbia market.
Companies hiring
- 21
- Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view.
Median compensation
- $58,240
- 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
Columbia's diesel mechanic market is led by entry-level openings, with 15 tracked roles at that rung.
30-day window
Demand and salary
Current jobs
26
Hiring employers
21
Salary coverage
50%
Median experience
3.0 years
Within this market
Employer tier lens
Startups & growing teams
13
11 companies · $58,240 median
Established employers
9
6 companies
Coverage-gated
Salary distribution
P25
$54,080
P50
$58,240
P75
$61,776
P90
$72,800
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.
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The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare diesel mechanic opportunities in Columbia, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply.
- 26 live roles tracked in this market.
- 21 employers represented in the current window.
- Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026.
A practical market plan for Diesel Mechanic in Columbia
Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list.
- 01
Read the demand
26 diesel mechanic openings across 21 employers establish the current Columbia opportunity set.
- 02
Choose the right rung
Entry-level leads the derived level mix with 15 tracked openings.
- 03
Prioritize employers
Penske is one of the most active visible employers, with 3 current openings in this market view.
- 04
Open the live roles
24 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now.
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Where this market is hiring
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Employer activity · 21 companies
Who is hiring in this market
The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample.
Live opportunity sample · 24 of 26 matches
Representative openings
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More diesel mechanic openings in Columbia
- Diesel Mechanic · GFL Environmental
- Heavy Equipment Mechanic · Smith Rowe, LLC
- Diesel Mechanic · CIS
- Fleet Diesel Mechanic · CMC
- Heavy Equipment Mechanic · HiFyve
- Diesel Technician III · Knight's Companies
- Heavy Equipment Mechanic · Bowhead
- Diesel Technician Apprentice-Paid Training · Republic
- Diesel Technician · Gray Manufacturing Company, Inc
- Experienced Diesel Technician · LV Petroleum
- Diesel Technician/Mechanic - Mobile Refrigeration (Thermo-King/Carrier) - 2500 Sign on Bonus · Penske
- Diesel Mechanic 1st Shift · Fresh Express
- Diesel Technician/Mechanic II · Penske
- Diesel Technician/Mechanic II · Penske
- Mobile Diesel Mechanic · Rush Enterprises
- Diesel Technician · Dick Smith Ford
Diesel Mechanic jobs in Columbia: 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.
- 01
How many diesel mechanic jobs are open in Columbia?
Metaintro tracks 26 live diesel mechanic openings from 21 employers in the Columbia, SC area over the last 30 days.
- 02
What do diesel mechanic jobs in Columbia pay?
The median posted salary is $58,240 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $54,080 to $61,776. Based on the 50% of current listings that disclose pay.
- 03
Which experience level has the most diesel mechanic openings in Columbia?
Entry-level roles lead with 15 openings. Experience level is known for 73% of this market's listings.
- 04
Which companies are hiring for diesel mechanic jobs in Columbia?
Penske, GFL Environmental, Republic, and Ryder have the most open diesel mechanic roles here right now, out of 21 hiring employers.
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Nearby cities
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Related roles
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Level views
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Labor market data
Layoffs, WARN notices and hiring demand beside the Columbia market
- Layoffs trackerEvery tracked layoff, store closure and office mandate, by company.
- Monthly layoffs reportsEach month's cuts, the companies behind them and the trend.
- 2026 layoffs year in reviewThe year's cuts by month, company, cause and state.
- WARN notices by stateEvery state's official layoff and plant closing notice list.
- Hiring Demand MonitorDaily open jobs at 280,000 employers, from their own career sites.
- Job markets by role and cityLive openings, employers and pay for each local market.
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