Diesel Technician 2 (Mon-Fri 1:30pm-10:30pm)

Hub Group; Elwood (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Life & AD&D Insurance

Disability

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Hub Group is seeking a Fleet technician II in Illinois to diagnose, repair, and service heavy fleet equipment with minimal supervision. The role involves extensive preventive maintenance, electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, and road testing.

You will maintain high safety standards, inspect and document work, and assist in preparing equipment for delivery. A CDL-A with air brake endorsement and own tools are preferred; a strong English communicator thrives here.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years practical experience with tractor trailer maintenance.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Vocational/technical training or certification preferred.
• Demonstrated customer service and relationship building skills.
• Broad understanding of fleet maintenance policies, DOT standards and industry practices.
• Organized with the ability to deal with multiple activities in a fast-paced environment.
• Specialized training in the repair and replacement of vehicle components preferred.
• Proficient in the use of shop tools required.
• Team player with excellent communication skills.
• Strong work ethic.
• Excellent communication skills- Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and written, and can read and understand English.
• Clean MVR and able to operate service truck.
• A valid CDL Class A license is required- (with air brake endorsement).
• Basic computer skills to enter data into maintenance software system is required.
• Results orientated with the ability to work with minimal supervision in non-climate-controlled environment required.
• Ability to travel as needed for various training required.
• Must have own tools (hand and pneumatic) sufficient to do any job that is required.
• Forklift certified operator’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Comply with safety and SOPs and follow company procedures.
• Diagnostic and repair of diesel engines, powertrain, electrical, HVAC, steering, brakes, suspension, and aftertreatment components.
• Perform electrical system repairs, cooling maintenance and complete vehicle diagnosis.
• Recondition equipment and prep new units for delivery.
• Annual vehicle inspector and brake inspector certification per DOT.
• Perform PM services and DOT inspections.
• Document warrantable repairs on repair orders.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and assist with road testing as needed.
• Use hand and power tools, welding equipment, and calibration instruments.
• Perform routine maintenance like oil changes, battery checks, and lubrication.
• Ensure DOT compliance and proper documentation of work.
• Inspect and adjust parts per factory specs.
• Handle other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Provide customer service to drivers for maintenance needs.
• Maintain inventory and care for tools.
• Enter transactions in maintenance software system.
• Identify parts required for repair of disassembled units.
• Specialize in repairing major components like engines, transmissions, and differentials.

Skills

Customer service

English communication

Team player

Strong work ethic

Shop tools proficiency

Basic computer skills

Ability to travel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational/technical certification preferred

Tools

Maintenance software

Hand tools

Power tools

Welding equipment

Jacks and hoists

Job description

Job Description

The Fleet technician 2 will repair and diagnose major components or service/remove/replace major components of various truck and trailing equipment at the direction of the shop manager. Expectations include the ability to diagnose and repair fleet equipment with little or no supervision. Conduct Preventive Maintenance (PM) Services. Service and repair tires as needed.

Essential Job Functions

• Comply with all safety and best practices and follow company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Demonstrate gaining proficiency in the inspection, repair and diagnosis of - with some assistance: diesel engines, power train to include differentials, transmissions, clutches, drive shafts, wheel ends. Electrical systems including starters, alternators and lights. HVAC systems. Steering systems. Electronics to include ECM's, ECU's, sensors etc. Engine bolt on items such as turbos, fan clutches, cooling system etc. Brake systems including ABS & air disk brakes. Suspension systems (spring and air) including tire issues, and after treatment devices such as DPF and DOC
• Perform electrical system repairs, cooling system maintenance and preform complete vehicle diagnosis
• Perform mechanical and general appearance reconditioning of equipment for "trade-ins" and prepare new equipment for delivery
• Must be annual vehicle inspector certified and brake inspector certified (per DOT requirements)
• Perform all levels of PM services on truck and trailing equipment as well as DOT inspections
• Identify warrantable repairs and document on repair order
• Maintain work area appearance and safely
• Road test vehicles when necessary to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly
• Use hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, and precision instruments, as well as power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, welding equipment, and jacks and hoists
• Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery
• Ensure compliance with DOT standards and properly document work completed
• Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, wiring diagrams, and pressure gauges
• Examine and adjust protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices. Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications
• Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor
• Provide customer service to the drivers who need maintenance work
• Maintain inventory of and care for company tools
• Proficiently enter all transactions within the maintenance system
• Identify and determine parts required for repair of disassembled units
• Specialize in repairing and troubleshooting of major components such as engine, transmissions and differentials, to include replacing complete assemblies, turbochargers, fuel system components etc

Minimum Qualifications

• 2-4 years practical experience with tractor trailer maintenance required
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Vocational / technical or certification preferred
• Demonstrated customer service and relationship building skills
• Broad understanding of fleet maintenance policies, DOT standards and industry practices
• Organized with the ability to deal with multiple activities in a fast-paced environment
• Specialized training in the repair and replacement of vehicle components preferred
• Proficient in the use of shop tools required
• Team player with excellent communication skills
• Strong work ethic
• Excellent communication skills- Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and written, and can read and understand English
• Clean MVR and able to operate service truck
• A valid CDL Class A license is required- (with air brake endorsement)
• Basic computer skills to enter data into maintenance software system is required
• Results orientated with the ability to work with minimal supervision in non-climate-controlled environment required
• Ability to travel as needed for various training required
• Must have own tools (hand and pneumatic) sufficient to do any job that is required
• Forklift certified operator’s license preferred

Earn up to $36.09/hour + Shift Diff

This is an estimated range based on the circumstances at the time of posting, however it may change based on a combination of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, education, market factors, geographical location, budget, and demand.

Benefits We Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan Including

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

About Us

Hub Group is the premier, customer-centric supply chain company offering comprehensive transportation and logistics management solutions. Keeping our customers’ needs in focus, Hub Group designs, continually optimizes and applies industry-leading technology to our customers’ supply chains for better service, greater efficiency and total visibility. As an award-winning, publicly traded company (NASDAQ: HUBG) with $5 billion in revenue, our 6,000 employees and drivers across the globe are always in pursuit of "The Way Ahead" - a commitment to service, integrity and innovation. We believe the way you do something is just as important as what you do. For more information, visit www.hubgroup.com .