Diesel Service Technician, Journeyman

Truck Component Services; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental and Basic Life

401K with employer contribution

Bi-weekly Pay Schedule

Opportunity for advancement and Career

Job summary

The Larson Group Peterbilt is seeking an experienced Diesel Service Technician to join our team. The role involves performing diagnostic and mechanical repairs on heavy‑duty trucks with minimal supervision, testing repairs to ensure quality, and maintaining clear documentation of all work.

Responsibilities include following safety rules, coordinating with the Service Foreman on parts, saving and organizing diagnostic data, and maintaining a clean, safe work area.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years' experience preferred.
• College degree or trade school certificate preferred but not required.
• Experience in related fields preferred but not required.
• Motor Vehicle Record adheres to MVR guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic and mechanical repairs on heavy‑duty truck equipment, ensuring proper operation after testing.
• Adheres to safety rules and company policies at all times.
• Communicates parts needs to Service Foreman when not available for repairs.
• Maintains thorough records of troubleshooting steps, repairs, and diagnostics.

Skills

Diesel repair

Heavy-duty trucks

Safety compliance

Education

Trade school certificate or college degree

Job description

The Larson Group Peterbilt is looking for an experienced Diesel Service Technician to join our dynamic team. This position performs all functions of a fully qualified heavy-duty truck repair mechanic under minimal supervision.

What We Offer:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Basic Life
• 401K with employer contribution
• Bi-weekly Pay Schedule
• Opportunity for advancement and Career Development

Responsibilities:

• Performs diagnostic/mechanical repairs on heavy-duty truck equipment and related components. Testing when completed to ensure repairs are completed properly.
• Follow safety rules and company policies always.
• Communicate to Service Foreman regarding parts that are not available for repairs.
• Download and save to Paccar Solutions/Decisiv: all pictures, engine files (before and after repair), and diagnostic test used to perform repair.
• Record in detail, the description of all trouble shooting steps and results of repairs made and any other information about the repair.
• Save all warrantable parts. Tag, wash, box and turn in to correct location. Labels the box with repair order number, S/N, customer name and date.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Advise the following shift's diesel technicians with any special instructions or concerns.
• Maintain efficiency and productivity goals set forth by Service Manager.
• Maintain Peterbilt online training percentage of 95%.
• Perform other duties and repairs as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 2-5 years' experience preferred.
• A college degree or a certificate or degree from a trade school is preferred but not required.
• Experience in a related fields is preferred but not required.
• Motor Vehicle Record adheres to TLG MVR Guidelines.

*Please note this is a safety-sensitive position

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