Diesel Technician: Growth, Training & Competitive Pay

Rush Enterprises Inc.; Jerome (ID); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan with company matching

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Rush Truck Centers in Idaho is seeking a skilled Diesel Technician to service and repair trucks and engines, read orders, diagnose malfunctions, and plan work procedures. You will inspect safety devices and ensure conformance to specifications before driving tests.

The role offers a competitive starting salary, shift premiums, ongoing OEM training, advancement opportunities, and a culture focused on excellent customer service and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5 years’ experience as a Class 7 & 8 technician in a dealership or related truck service facility.
• CDL and Medical card 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

Tools

ASE certifications

Job description

Rush Truck Centers in Idaho is seeking a skilled Diesel Technician to service and repair trucks and engines, read orders, diagnose malfunctions, and plan work procedures. You will inspect safety devices and ensure conformance to specifications before driving tests.

The role offers a competitive starting salary, shift premiums, ongoing OEM training, advancement opportunities, and a culture focused on excellent customer service and teamwork.