Diesel Service Technician: Engines, Repairs & Growth

Rush-Enterprises; Lowell (AR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush Truck Centers in Lowell, AR seeks a Diesel Service Technician to service vehicles and perform repairs with attention to safety and quality. The role involves diagnosing issues via job orders, replacing engines or components, and ensuring warranty parts handling and documentation are accurate.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and 5 years’ experience as a Class 7/8 technician; CDL and Medical card are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5 years’ experience as a Class 7 & 8 technician in a dealership or related truck service facility.
• CDL and Medical card preferred but not required.

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

Customer service

Reading job orders

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL

Medical card

Job description

Rush Truck Centers in Lowell, AR seeks a Diesel Service Technician to service vehicles and perform repairs with attention to safety and quality. The role involves diagnosing issues via job orders, replacing engines or components, and ensuring warranty parts handling and documentation are accurate.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and 5 years’ experience as a Class 7/8 technician; CDL and Medical card are preferred.