Diesel Service Technician - Engine Overhauls & Fleet

Rush Enterprises, Inc; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Performance incentives

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Rush Truck Centers in the United States seeks a Diesel Service Technician to provide service and repair for customer fleets, performing diagnostics, overhaul, and component replacement with a strong emphasis on safety and customer care.

The role requires extensive hands-on engine work, adherence to manuals, and the ability to communicate findings and recommendations clearly. CDL and FMVSS-compliant medical card are preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5 years’ 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 by the company’s insurance carrier.
• Current and valid CDL and Medical card as required by the FMVSS preferred but not required.
• Peterbilt, International, Ford, Hino, Isuzu, Cummins certifications are preferred & rewarded.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical service to vehicles and equipment.
• Perform general and detailed repair of all trucks, engines and components.
• Cleaning, maintenance, visual inspection, and removal of parts and attachments.
• Installation with manuals, report writing, disassembly, assembly, parts reuse evaluation, and reconditioning.
• Overhaul gas or diesel engines.
• Install injectors, pistons, liners, cam shafts, cylinder heads, etc.
• Read job order and observe vehicle in operation to determine malfunction and plan work procedures.
• Examine guards, loose bolts, and safety devices, and adjust as needed.
• Lubricate moving parts and drive repaired vehicle to verify conformance to specifications.
• Tag warranty parts and returns to warranty clerk.
• Attend training classes and stay updated with factory bulletins.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with customers.

Skills

Class 7 & 8 technician experience

Customer service

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Peterbilt

International

Ford

Hino

Isuzu

Cummins

Job description

Rush Truck Centers in the United States seeks a Diesel Service Technician to provide service and repair for customer fleets, performing diagnostics, overhaul, and component replacement with a strong emphasis on safety and customer care.

The role requires extensive hands-on engine work, adherence to manuals, and the ability to communicate findings and recommendations clearly. CDL and FMVSS-compliant medical card are preferred but not required.