Diesel Technician - San Diego Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

Sunroad Auto; San Diego, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision

HSA

FSA

Paid holidays

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Vehicle purchase

Service discounts

EAP

Maderas Golf Club discounts

Competitive pay

Job summary

Sunroad Auto in San Diego is seeking a Diesel Technician to inspect, repair, and maintain diesel engines and components for our fleet of trucks and vehicles. You will work with customers and uphold high ethical standards.

Responsibilities include diagnosing engines, performing maintenance, replacing worn parts, and using timing lights and scan tools. A California driver's license and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid California driver’s license within 10 days following date of hire.
• Ability to regularly lift 30 pounds; occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Must comply with federal, state and local regulations including OSHA policies.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair diesel engines and related components.
• Troubleshoot engine performance issues.
• Replace and repair worn parts and components including pistons, rings, bearings, seals and valves.
• Perform preventative maintenance and tune-ups on diesel engines.
• Use timing lights, compression testers and scan tools to diagnose and repair engines.
• Repair and adjust fuel injectors, fuel lines and fuel pumps.
• Inspect and test electrical and electronic systems.
• Rebuild engines and other components as necessary.
• Install and adjust engine components and systems.
• Maintain records of maintenance and repair work performed.
• Monitor and adjust engine performance parameters such as fuel pressure and timing.
• Conduct diagnostic tests with computerized equipment.

Job description

Job Description

Posted Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Non-Exempt

Job Summary

The Diesel Technician will be responsible for inspecting, repairing, and maintaining a variety of diesel engines and components for our fleet of trucks and other vehicles. Diesel Technicians will be expected to have a strong knowledge and understanding of diesel engine systems and components. You will need to have excellent customer service skills as you will be client facing and working on their vehicles. As with all positions within dealerships, Technicians are expected to uphold the highest ethical standards.

Essential Functions

• Diagnose and repair diesel engines and other related components


• Troubleshoot and diagnose engine performance issues


• Replace and repair worn parts and components including pistons, rings, bearings, seals, and valves


• Perform preventative maintenance and tune-ups on diesel engines


• Use special tools such as timing lights, compression testers, and scan tools to diagnose and repair engines


• Repair and adjust fuel injectors, fuel lines, and fuel pumps


• Inspect and test vehicle electrical and electronic systems


• Rebuild engines and other components as necessary


• Install and adjust engine components and systems


• Maintain records of maintenance and repair work performed


• Monitor and adjust engine performance parameters such as fuel pressure, air-fuel ratios, and timing


• Perform diagnostic tests to identify and diagnose engine malfunctions


• Use computerized diagnostic equipment to diagnose and repair engine-related problems


• Other duties may be assigned as needed

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Valid Driver’s license and safe driving record; required to have California driver's license within 10 days following date of hire


• Ability to regularly lift 30 pounds; occasionally lifting lift up to 50 pounds


• Technicians must keep abreast of the federal, state and local regulations that affect their operations, and must also comply with these regulations as well as hazardous waste disposal and OSHA policies


• Ability to perform all essential functions of the job description

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification in the eight automotive specialty areas (engine repair, engine performance, heating and air conditioning, electrical systems, automatic transmissions, manual transmission and axle, brakes and front end)


• Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams and schematics


• Must have knowledge of hydraulics and electronic systems


• Must possess basic math skills


• Must have strong mechanical aptitude


• Must be able to use diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot and repair systems


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• competitive pay


• medical


• dental and vision plans


• health savings accounts (HSA)


• flexible spending accounts (FSA)


• paid holidays and vacation


• short and long-term disability


• company sponsored life insurance


• 401(k) retirement plan


• vehicle purchase


• service and parts discounts


• employee assistance plans (EAP)


• Maderas Golf Club discounts


• more!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) and maintain a drug free workplace. If you receive an offer of employment, it will be a conditional offer contingent on the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

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We are committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, race (including traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); religion; religious creed; religious dress/grooming; color; age (40 and over); sex; sexual orientation; gender; gender identity (meaning a person’s identification as male, female, a gender different from the person’s sex at birth, or transgender); gender expression (including a person’s gender-related appearance or behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s sex at birth); national origin; ancestry; citizenship status; uniform service member status; military or veteran status; marital status; pregnancy; childbirth; medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breast feeding; medical condition (including cancer related or HIV/AIDS related); handicap; physical disability; mental disability; genetic characteristics; genetic information; or any other protected status in accordance with the requirements of all federal, state and local laws. Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy applies equally to interns and volunteers.