Diesel Technician

Hogan Transportation; Illinois; On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Hogan Transportation in Illinois is seeking a maintenance technician to service and repair Hogan tractor and truck equipment. The role covers diagnosis, repair, and replacement of components across various systems to keep fleet vehicles safe and road-ready.

Responsibilities include performing DOT inspections, preventive maintenance, and road testing. Candidates should have strong tool proficiency, welding knowledge, and a valid MVR. Teamwork and clear communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Proficient with hand, air and power tools.
• Basic welding and Oxy/Acetylene cutting knowledge.
• Comprehensive truck/trailer repair knowledge.
• Strong diagnostic and repair capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive maintenance and DOT inspections using correct procedures.
• Diagnose and repair tractors and trucks including braking, electrical, cooling, HVAC, steering, wheels and tires.
• Identify parts and systems for repair and perform replacements as needed.
• Remove broken parts and replace with new or reconditioned parts.
• Road test vehicles to diagnose issues and ensure safe operation.
• Use hydraulic jacks to raise equipment.
• Attend to other duties as required.

Skills

Hand tools proficiency

Diagnostic ability

Teamwork

Verbal/written communication

MVR clean

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

Provides required maintenance, including diagnosis and repair for Hogan tractor and truck equipment. Includes the removal, replacement and repair of any and all components of the tractor or truck.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides preventive maintenance and DOT Inspection using the correct procedures and guidelines.
• Diagnoses and repairs tractors and trucks using well-established policies and procedures, as well as hand and power tools; this includes, but is not limited to, various types of braking systems (hydraulic, air, disc), electrical systems, clutches, air conditioning and heating systems and instruments and gauges, steering mechanisms, wheels, tires, batteries.
• Identifies parts and/or systems for repair; repairs or replaces, as appropriate.
• Removes broken parts and replaces with new or reconditioned parts.
• Road tests vehicles to diagnose issues and ensure a safe operating vehicle.
• Uses hydraulic jacks to raise equipment.
• Other duties as required.

Requirements

• High school education or GED
• In-depth knowledge of all hand, air and power tools required for this industry
• Basic understanding and knowledge of welding and Oxy/Acetylene cutting procedures
• Overall complete knowledge with comprehensive truck/trailer repair.
• Extensive diagnostic and repair knowledge.
• Clean MVR
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hours/day)

F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hours/day)

C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day)