Diesel Technician: Expert Diagnostics & Maintenance

patsoninc; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k)

Pension

Disability Benefit

AD&D Benefit

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

TransChicago Truck Group in Elmhurst, IL is seeking a Diesel Technician to diagnose and repair vehicle deficiencies across major systems. You will perform maintenance, repairs, and machine shop operations to ensure trucks operate reliably.

The role requires strong technical knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to document services. Offered compensation reflects experience and certifications, with benefits including medical, vision, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industry experience preferred.
• Certifications for Detroit, Cummins, Freightliner or Total Truck Care preferred.
• Familiar with tooling and mechanical inspection tools.
• Strong technical understanding.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Inventory control experience.
• Attention to detail and dependability.
• Thoroughness.

Responsibilities

• Inspect vehicles and diagnose defects across major systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and upgrades; ensure parts availability.
• Verify performance with test drives; adjust controls.
• Comply with federal and state vehicle requirements; test standards.
• Maintain vehicle appearance and records of services.
• Keep shop equipment operating; troubleshoot and maintain supplies.
• Contain costs by using warranty; evaluate service options.
• Manage inventory and orders; verify receipts.
• Update knowledge through training and publications.
• Enhance department reputation by ownership of new requests and value adds.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Diesel expertise

Attention to detail

Documentation skills

Verbal communication

Inventory control

Dependability

Education

Detroit Cummins Freightliner Total Truck Care certs preferred

Tools

Tooling

Mechanical inspection tools

Technical understanding

Job description

TransChicago Truck Group in Elmhurst, IL is seeking a Diesel Technician to diagnose and repair vehicle deficiencies across major systems. You will perform maintenance, repairs, and machine shop operations to ensure trucks operate reliably.

The role requires strong technical knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to document services. Offered compensation reflects experience and certifications, with benefits including medical, vision, and 401(k).