Diesel Truck Technician (Duramax) - Diagnostics & Mods

Kingfisher Recruiting; Harbor Beach (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

PTO

401k Match

Relocation lump sum

Job summary

Kingfisher Recruiting is seeking an experienced Diesel Mechanic for our service department in Harbor Beach, MI. The role focuses on Duramax diesel trucks with an in-house machine shop and custom parts.

Expect diagnostics, major repairs, and performance modifications in a busy aftermarket shop. Responsibilities include diagnosing complex issues, owning jobs from inspection to release, and ensuring high-quality work that meets standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience diagnosing and repairing diesel trucks, vehicles, or heavy equipment.
• Strong diagnostic ability across mechanical and electronic systems.
• Experience with R&R for engines/transmissions
• Certifications are preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Diagnose complex mechanical, electrical, fuel, air, cooling, and drivability issues.
• Perform major repairs, preventive maintenance, component installations, and approved performance modifications.
• Develop repair strategies using diagnostic data, service information, technical specifications, and hands-on experience.
• Identify root causes instead of replacing parts based on symptoms.
• Own assigned jobs from initial inspection through testing, documentation, and final release.
• Evaluate additional findings, explain recommended work, and identify when customer authorization is required.
• Perform final quality-control checks and confirm that completed work meets DHD standards.
• Prevent repeat failures and comebacks through disciplined diagnosis, installation, and validation.
• Provide technical guidance to other technicians when needed.
• Help improve shop procedures, diagnostic methods, workflow, and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate records of findings, labor, test results, parts, approvals, and completion status.

Skills

Diesel diagnostics

Diesel engines

Electrical systems

R&R engines/transmissions

Strong problem solving

Team guidance

Education

Certifications preferred

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Kingfisher Recruiting is seeking an experienced Diesel Mechanic for our service department in Harbor Beach, MI. The role focuses on Duramax diesel trucks with an in-house machine shop and custom parts.

Expect diagnostics, major repairs, and performance modifications in a busy aftermarket shop. Responsibilities include diagnosing complex issues, owning jobs from inspection to release, and ensuring high-quality work that meets standards.