Diesel Technician — Growth, Training & Total Rewards

Rush Enterprises, Inc; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with match

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Rush Truck Centers is seeking a maintenance technician in Missouri to perform repairs on trucks and engines. The role involves overhauling gas or diesel engines, installing components, and reading job orders to plan work.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of Class 7/8 experience, a valid license (CDL a plus), and ASE certifications are preferred. Benefits include healthcare and ongoing training within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1-2 years’ experience as a Class 7 & 8 technician in a dealership or related truck service facility.
• Valid driver license (CDL a plus!).
• 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

Class 7 & 8 technician experience

Valid driver's license

ASE certifications preferred

CDL (a plus)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Rush Truck Centers is seeking a maintenance technician in Missouri to perform repairs on trucks and engines. The role involves overhauling gas or diesel engines, installing components, and reading job orders to plan work.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of Class 7/8 experience, a valid license (CDL a plus), and ASE certifications are preferred. Benefits include healthcare and ongoing training within a supportive team environment.