Diesel Technician: Engine Overhauls & Growth Path

Rush Enterprises, Inc; Parma (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting salary

Shift premiums

401(k) matching

Employee stock purchase program

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Rush Truck Centers, a division of Rush Enterprises, Inc., seeks an experienced diesel technician in Ohio to service trucks and engines. You will read job orders, diagnose malfunctions, and perform repairs from brakes to engines, including overhauling gas or diesel engines and replacing major components.

The role offers a competitive starting salary, shift premiums, ongoing OEM training, and opportunities for advancement within a large nationwide network.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 5 years’ experience as a Class 7 & 8 technician in a dealership or related truck service facility.
• Valid driver license with a driving record that meets insurability guidelines.
• CDL and Medical card as required by FMVSS preferred but not required.
• Peterbilt, International, Ford, Hino, Isuzu, Cummins, and/or ASE certifications are preferred and rewarded.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical service to vehicles and equipment.
• Perform general and detailed repair of all trucks, engines and components.
• Overhaul gas or diesel engines.
• Install injectors, pistons, liners, cam shafts, cylinder heads, rod and main bearings, oil pans, clutches, fan hubs, differentials, fifth wheels, brakes, change or recharge batteries, and replace transmissions and other parts.
• Read job order, observe and listen to vehicle in operation to determine malfunction and plan work procedures.
• Examine protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks, and make adjustments as needed.
• Lubricate moving parts and drive repaired vehicle to verify conformance to specifications.
• Tag all warranty parts and returns to warranty clerk.
• Attend training classes and keep abreast of factory technical bulletins.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with customers to increase overall customer satisfaction

Skills

Diagnosing faults

Reading job orders

Customer relations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Peterbilt certifications

ASE certifications

OEM certifications

Job description

Rush Truck Centers, a division of Rush Enterprises, Inc., seeks an experienced diesel technician in Ohio to service trucks and engines. You will read job orders, diagnose malfunctions, and perform repairs from brakes to engines, including overhauling gas or diesel engines and replacing major components.

The role offers a competitive starting salary, shift premiums, ongoing OEM training, and opportunities for advancement within a large nationwide network.