Diesel Technician (Entry Level) - Hands-On Repair & Growth

Rush Enterprises Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 28,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Shift premiums

Career stability

Growth opportunities

Ongoing training

Advanced maintenance tech

Performance evaluations

Job summary

Rush Truck Centers, part of Rush Enterprises Inc., is hiring a Diesel Technician to service and repair trucks and engines at one of our Boise locations. You will read work orders, diagnose issues, and perform repairs from basic lube jobs to engine overhauls on heavy-duty vehicles.

You will work with OEM equipment, attend factory training, and maintain high customer satisfaction through professional service.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year 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 set forth by the company’s insurance carrier.
• CDL and Medical Card as required by FMVSS preferred but not required.
• Peterbilt, International, Ford, Hino, Isuzu, Cummins, ASE certifications are preferred & 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

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL and Medical Card

ASE certifications preferred

Job description

Rush Truck Centers, part of Rush Enterprises Inc., is hiring a Diesel Technician to service and repair trucks and engines at one of our Boise locations. You will read work orders, diagnose issues, and perform repairs from basic lube jobs to engine overhauls on heavy-duty vehicles.

You will work with OEM equipment, attend factory training, and maintain high customer satisfaction through professional service.