Diesel Mechanic Technician I

Durham School Services; Lake Villa (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in transportation is seeking a skilled Fleet Mechanic to join their team. This role involves diagnosing and repairing vehicle malfunctions, ensuring all repairs meet safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with heavy-duty trucks and possess strong diagnostic and electrical skills. This position offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development, including a free training program for mechanics. Join a company committed to safety, quality service, and positive employee relations, where your skills will make a significant impact on the community.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Basic life insurance

Holiday pay

PTO accrual

Retirement savings plan

Free training program for mechanics

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in truck fleet mechanic repair is required.
• Must have diagnostic, electrical, and AC skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and repairs vehicle malfunctions according to guidelines.
• Maintains a safe and efficient work area while ensuring compliance.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Electrical skills

AC skills

Decision Making skills

Vehicle systems knowledge

Education

Minimum of five years Med/Hvy truck Fleet mechanic repair experience

Valid applicable state license (CDL preferred)

Tools

Hand tools for Diesel Technician

Job description

National Express companies share a strong commitment to provide the highest level of transportation safety, quality transportation, outstanding customer service and positive employee relations. Our corporate headquarters, located in Lisle, Illinois, houses the administrative and corporate support functions for the organization. Our 250+ local customer service centers (CSCs) are supported by regional operations teams located throughout North America. Learn more at nellc.com.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Diagnoses malfunctions and performs vehicle repairs (e.g. adjust/test steering, electrical, cooling, lubricating, braking systems, drive trains, suspensions, power steering units, clutches, transmissions and oil, temperature, gas regulating components, adjust/test/rebuild engines etc.) and related assigned duties within qualification level, in accordance with all relevant Federal, State/Provincial and local guidelines and requirements. Test-drives vehicles to ensure repair resolved the problem.
• Arranges for and obtains appropriate inspections and approval of all major repairs before vehicle is released from maintenance facility.
• Maintains a safe, clean, productive and efficient work area including ensuring work area is in compliance with all relevant Federal, State/Provincial and local guidelines and requirements.
• Identifies and reports any additional maintenance and/or repairs found necessary in conducting assigned repairs and maintenance including repairs and maintenance required to be performed by Technicians with a higher qualification level.
• Records time spent, parts used and repairs and/or maintenance conducted on appropriate form.
• Performs road calls and on the road repairs as assigned.
• Advises Lead Technician of unsafe maintenance conditions or practices and/or vehicle abuse.
• Exhibits the highest ethical best practices and personal integrity; Shares concerns about suspicious or inappropriate behavior with their supervisor or manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

Company name: Durham School Services

Pay rate: up to $30/hr

Qualifications:

• Minimum of five years Med/Hvy truck Fleet mechanic repair experience.
• Diagnostic, Electrical, and AC skills are a must.
• Technical knowledge of major vehicle systems and diesel equipment is required.
• Have previous fleet experience and are familiar with diesel and gasoline systems.
• Possess the recommended minimum Hand tools for a Diesel Technician.
• Ability to use good judgment and Decision Making skills.
• Valid applicable state license (CDL preferred) **Company has a free training program for mechanics.

We offer medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance coverage, holiday pay, and PTO accrual. Additionally, employees are able to enroll in a retirement savings plan. The pay rate range, along with most all of the other terms and conditions of employment, vary between different sites, geographical markets, customer/ contractual terms and positions.

National Express has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with its policies and values, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. National Express is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children and passengers.

At National Express our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

National Express LLC’s independent subsidiaries and affiliates are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Truck Transportation