Diesel Mechanic (Union) - Hands-On Vehicle & Equipment Tech

Rush Enterprises, Inc; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Job summary

Rush Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a maintenance assistant in Illinois to perform general maintenance, assist lead mechanics, and provide technical service to vehicles and equipment.

The role includes inspecting guards, bolts, and safety devices on trucks and adjusting as needed while following supervisor instructions. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, trade school graduate, and at least 1 year of mechanical experience with ongoing apprenticeship training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduate of trade school.
• 1+ year mechanical experience.
• Continuing training appropriate for apprenticeship level.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and minor repairs.
• Assist the Leadman or Journeyman Mechanic(s) assigned to.
• Assist in providing technical service to vehicles and equipment.
• Examine protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks and make adjustments as needed.
• Perform other projects and tasks assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade school graduate

Apprenticeship training

Job description

Rush Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a maintenance assistant in Illinois to perform general maintenance, assist lead mechanics, and provide technical service to vehicles and equipment.

The role includes inspecting guards, bolts, and safety devices on trucks and adjusting as needed while following supervisor instructions. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, trade school graduate, and at least 1 year of mechanical experience with ongoing apprenticeship training.