Diesel Technician

patsoninc; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k)

Pension

Disability Benefit

AD&D Benefit

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

TransChicago Truck Group in Elmhurst, IL is seeking a Diesel Technician to diagnose and repair vehicle deficiencies across major systems. You will perform maintenance, repairs, and machine shop operations to ensure trucks operate reliably.

The role requires strong technical knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to document services. Offered compensation reflects experience and certifications, with benefits including medical, vision, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industry experience preferred.
• Certifications for Detroit, Cummins, Freightliner or Total Truck Care preferred.
• Familiar with tooling and mechanical inspection tools.
• Strong technical understanding.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Inventory control experience.
• Attention to detail and dependability.
• Thoroughness.

Responsibilities

• Inspect vehicles and diagnose defects across major systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and upgrades; ensure parts availability.
• Verify performance with test drives; adjust controls.
• Comply with federal and state vehicle requirements; test standards.
• Maintain vehicle appearance and records of services.
• Keep shop equipment operating; troubleshoot and maintain supplies.
• Contain costs by using warranty; evaluate service options.
• Manage inventory and orders; verify receipts.
• Update knowledge through training and publications.
• Enhance department reputation by ownership of new requests and value adds.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Diesel expertise

Attention to detail

Documentation skills

Verbal communication

Inventory control

Dependability

Education

Detroit Cummins Freightliner Total Truck Care certs preferred

Tools

Tooling

Mechanical inspection tools

Technical understanding

Job description

At TransChicago Truck Group, we keep the trucks and people that power our economy rolling.We’re a full-service commercial truck dealership representing Freightliner and Western Star by providing sales, service, and parts for the trucks that keep goods on the road.We’re a family-owned, fast-growing dealership group that values curiosity, teamwork, and growth. If you’re the kind of person who likes to learn by doing and see the impact of your work every day, you’ve found the right spot.

We're looking for a Diesel Technician at our Elmhurst, IL dealership to diagnose and repair vehicle deficiencies across all major systems—power trains, electrical, HVAC, fuel, emissions, brakes, steering, and hydraulics. Responsibilities include removing, repairing, overhauling, and replacing assemblies and components, plus performing machine shop operations and precision adjustments to bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, linkages, clutches, and traction units.

Key Functions & Responsibilities:

• Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts.
• Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion; completing winterization procedures.
• Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
• Complies with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
• Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting.
• Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
• Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Contains costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulation publications.
• Enhances maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience and/or Required Education:

• 10+ years of industry experience preferred
• Certifications for Detroit, Cummins, Freightliner or Total Truck Care preferred
• Tooling
• Supply Management
• Mechanical Inspection Tools
• Technical Understanding
• Attention to Detail, Dependability
• Thoroughness
• Verbal Communication, Documentation Skills
• Inventory Control

Compensation & Benefits:

• Compensation:$25.44/hr-$42.40/hr.Compensation will be determined based on experience, competencies, certifications, and education.
• Benefits:
  • Medical Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Pension
  • Disability Benefit
  • Death Benefit
  • AD&D Benefit
  • HRA
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Sick Time
  • Paid Holidays
  • Additional voluntary benefits: Life & AD&D Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability, Flexible Savings Account, Commuter Benefits (depending on location), Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Cancer Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program

TransChicago Truck Group is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. TransChicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.