Diesel Engine Technician - Engine Overhaul & Growth

Rush Enterprises, Inc; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 27,552 - 75,768; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting salary

Shift premiums

Career growth opportunities

Ongoing training and development

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Rush Truck Centers, a part of Rush Enterprises, Inc., is seeking a skilled technician to overhaul gas and diesel engines and perform comprehensive vehicle repairs. The role emphasizes safety, diagnostic accuracy, and high-quality service for a wide range of trucks and engines.

You will work with OEM equipment across multiple brands, read job orders, plan procedures, and verify repairs through testing. The company offers training, competitive pay, and opportunities for advancement in a large

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5 years’ experience as a Class 7 & 8 technician in a dealership or truck service facility.
• Must possess a current and valid driver license with a driving record that meets insurability guidelines.
• CDL and Medical card per FMVSS preferred but not required.
• Peterbilt, International, Ford, Hino, Isuzu, Cummins, and/or ASE certifications are preferred & rewarded.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical service to vehicles and equipment.
• Perform general and detailed repair of all trucks, engines and components.
• Overhaul gas or diesel engines.
• Install injectors, pistons, liners, cam shafts, cylinder heads, rod and main bearings, oil pans, clutches, fan hubs, differentials, fifth wheels, brakes, change or recharge batteries, and replace transmissions and other parts.
• Read job order, observe and listen to vehicle in operation to determine malfunction and plan work procedures.
• Examine protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks, and make adjustments as needed.
• Lubricate moving parts and drive repaired vehicle to verify conformance to specifications.
• Tag all warranty parts and returns to warranty clerk.
• Attend training classes and keep abreast of factory technical bulletins.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with customers to increase overall customer satisfaction

Skills

Maintenance skills

Safety awareness

Customer service

Education

GED

Tools

ASE certifications

Vehicle diagnostic knowledge

Job description

Rush Truck Centers, a part of Rush Enterprises, Inc., is seeking a skilled technician to overhaul gas and diesel engines and perform comprehensive vehicle repairs. The role emphasizes safety, diagnostic accuracy, and high-quality service for a wide range of trucks and engines.

You will work with OEM equipment across multiple brands, read job orders, plan procedures, and verify repairs through testing. The company offers training, competitive pay, and opportunities for advancement in a large