Diesel Technician

Love's Travel Stops; Knoxville (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established industry player as a Diesel Technician, where you'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, maintaining clean and friendly spaces. This role involves troubleshooting and repairing mechanical issues, assisting customers with roadside services, and performing preventative maintenance. You'll be part of a company that values innovation and community, recognized for its award-winning culture. If you're ready to fuel your growth with a supportive team, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Company funded tuition assistance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Scheduling

401(k) – 100% match up to 5%

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Competitive Pay

Career Development

Hiring Immediately

Qualifications

• Experience in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical issues.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to work in various temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair light mechanical issues and provide roadside assistance.
• Perform preventative maintenance and ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

Troubleshooting mechanical issues

Customer service

Preventative maintenance

Physical strength (lifting 75+ pounds)

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical card (DOT)

Job description

Benefits:

• Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Scheduling
• 401(k) – 100% match up to 5%
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance after 30 days
• Competitive Pay
• Career Development
• Hiring Immediately

Welcome to Love’s!

Diesel Technicians work in a fast-paced environment and maintain clean places with friendly faces. You will interact with customers & drivers from all over, making their travels and their day better.

Job Functions:

1. Troubleshoot and repair light mechanical issues that may include wheel-end assemblies, electrical systems, suspensions, A/C, or engine components.
2. Assist customers with roadside services.
3. Provide preventative maintenance services.
4. Ability to move, lift 75+ pounds working in close quarters. Ability to work in various temperatures.
5. Always put the safety and satisfaction of your customers first, complying with company safety policies & procedures.
6. Work a rotating schedule that alternates between day and night as needed.
7. Ability to obtain a medical card through the Department of Transportation. (paid by Love’s)

Our Culture:

Come see why Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores was recognized by Indeed as the winner of the Better Work Award in 2023.

Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans encouraged to apply.

Love’s has been fueling customers’ journeys since 1964. Innovation and perseverance continue to lead the way for the family-owned and -operated business headquartered in Oklahoma City with more than 40,000 team members in North America and Europe. The company’s core business is travel stops and convenience stores with more than 630 locations in 42 states. Love’s continues its commitment to offer products and services that provide value for professional drivers, fleets, four-wheel customers, RVers, alternative fuel and wholesale fuel customers. Giving back to communities Love’s serves and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workplace are hallmarks of the company’s award-winning culture.

The Love’s Family of Companies includes:

• Gemini Motor Transport, one of the industry’s safest trucking fleets.
• Speedco and Love’s Truck Care, the largest oil change and preventive maintenance and total truck care network.
• Musket, a rapidly growing, Houston-based commodities supplier and trader.
• Trillium, a Houston-based alternative fuels expert.

Nearest Major Market: Peoria
Nearest Secondary Market: Galesburg