Diesel Technician & Truck Service Expert

Rush Enterprises Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company matching

Employee stock purchase program

Training and development

Job summary

Rush Truck Leasing is seeking a Diesel Technician to service customers' trucks and equipment, with tasks including cleaning, maintenance, inspection, and parts installation following manuals. The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and customer relations as we expand across North America.

Responsibilities include engine overhauls, installing major components, reading job orders, and ensuring repairs meet specifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5 years’ experience as a Class 7 & 8 technician in a dealership or related truck service facility.
• Must possess a current and valid driver license with a driving record that meets insurability guidelines.
• CDL and Medical card as required by FMVSS preferred but not required.

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

GED

Job description

Rush Truck Leasing is seeking a Diesel Technician to service customers' trucks and equipment, with tasks including cleaning, maintenance, inspection, and parts installation following manuals. The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and customer relations as we expand across North America.

Responsibilities include engine overhauls, installing major components, reading job orders, and ensuring repairs meet specifications.