Diesel Technician

TransChicago Truck Group; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

TransChicago Truck Group in Gary, IN is seeking a highly experienced Diesel Technician to diagnose and repair vehicle deficiencies across powertrains, electrical, HVAC, and other major systems. Responsibilities include removing, repairing, overhauling, and replacing assemblies, plus performing machine shop operations and precision adjustments.

The role requires meticulous inspection, testing, and maintenance, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with vehicle standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industry experience preferred.
• Certifications for Detroit, Cummins, Freightliner or Total Truck Care preferred.
• Proficient in tooling and inspection tools; strong attention to detail and documentation.

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.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Documentation Skills

Attention to Detail

Dependability

Thoroughness

Technical Understanding

Inventory Control

Education

Detroit/Cummins/ Freightliner/ Total Truck Care Certifications

Tools

Tooling

Mechanical Inspection Tools

Supply Management

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 Gary, IN 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

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.