Diesel Engine Technician — Growth, Training & Benefits

Rush Enterprises, Inc; Commerce City (CO); On-site; USD 34,440 - 75,768; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting salary

Shift premiums with multiple shifts

Career stability and growth

Job summary

Rush Truck Centers, part of Rush Enterprises, Inc, is hiring a skilled technician to service and overhaul trucks and engines. The role involves diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining vehicles, using OEM tech bulletins and following safety procedures.

The company emphasizes customer satisfaction, ongoing training, and career growth across its extensive dealership network. Ideal candidates have at least 5 years of Class 7/8 experience, a valid driver’s license, and relevant ASE certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Class 7 & 8 technician in a dealership or related truck service facility.
• Must possess a current and valid driver license with a driving record that meets insurability guidelines.
• Peterbilt, International, Ford, Hino, Isuzu, Cummins, and/or ASE certifications are preferred and 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, batteries, and transmissions.
• Read job orders, observe and listen to vehicle operation to determine malfunction and plan work procedures.
• Inspect 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 satisfaction.

Skills

Class 7 & 8 technician experience

Driver license

ASE certifications preferred

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Rush Truck Centers, part of Rush Enterprises, Inc, is hiring a skilled technician to service and overhaul trucks and engines. The role involves diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining vehicles, using OEM tech bulletins and following safety procedures.

The company emphasizes customer satisfaction, ongoing training, and career growth across its extensive dealership network. Ideal candidates have at least 5 years of Class 7/8 experience, a valid driver’s license, and relevant ASE certifications.