Diesel Truck Technician | Growth & Benefits

Rush Enterprises Inc.; Houston (TX); 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 opportunities

Job summary

Rush Enterprises Inc. is seeking a Diesel Technician in Houston, TX to provide service to our customers, including cleaning, maintenance, inspections, and component replacement. You will install parts with manuals, document work, and ensure safety and quality standards.

The role requires extensive experience with heavy trucks, strong customer service, and the ability to read and follow job orders. Equal opportunity employer; pay is $25.00–$41.00 per hour with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 7 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.
• Current and valid CDL and Medical card as required by the FMVS 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.

Skills

Class 7 & 8 technician experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Rush Enterprises Inc. is seeking a Diesel Technician in Houston, TX to provide service to our customers, including cleaning, maintenance, inspections, and component replacement. You will install parts with manuals, document work, and ensure safety and quality standards.

The role requires extensive experience with heavy trucks, strong customer service, and the ability to read and follow job orders. Equal opportunity employer; pay is $25.00–$41.00 per hour with a competitive benefits package.