DIESEL TRUCK TECHNICIAN/MECHANIC

Premier Leasing & Rental; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

French Ellison Truck Center is seeking entry‑level and experienced diesel truck mechanics to repair, troubleshoot, and maintain Class 8 trucks in our San Antonio shop. Candidates should be mechanically inclined; 3–5 years of diesel experience is preferred for seasoned technicians.

Responsibilities include diagnostics, repairs, and servicing of heavy‑duty vehicle systems. You will write clear repair orders, communicate with the shop team, and assist other technicians as needed, with overtime

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; formal technical degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of diesel mechanic experience for experienced candidates.
• Personal tool inventory required to perform duties and assignments.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to obtain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Ability to read/interpret shop repair orders, manuals, schematics and bulletins.
• Ability to use Windows-based computer systems.
• Capable of working 8–10 hour days with overtime as needed.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Performs corrective and preventative maintenance on medium and heavy‑duty vehicles.
• Troubleshoots electrical, drive train, HVAC, brake, engine, and suspension systems.
• Documents repair findings clearly on the repair order with procedures used.
• Uses diagnostic tools to locate faults and determines efficient repair paths.
• Communicates repair details to the Shop Foreman for repair orders.
• Coordinates with parts to obtain needed components for repairs.
• Conducts road tests to verify repairs and problem isolation.
• Records hours by repair order and describes each operation clearly.

Skills

Communication skills

Read and interpret manuals/schematics

Windows basics

Tool inventory

CDL (license)

Education

High School Diploma

Technical degree or certificate preferred

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

French Ellison Truck Center is currently accepting applications for Entry level and Experienced Diesel Truck Mechanics. Responsibilities include the repair, troubleshooting and maintenance of Class 8 trucks. Candidates must be mechanically inclined and experienced technicians must have 3-5 years experience. Excellent benefits offered. This is a great opportunity to join a progressive work environment and a growing dealer group.

• Please note this will be an ongoing listing. We are always looking for talent!

• Technician
• San Antonio, TX
• Posted 3 days ago

Responsibilities

• Performs corrective and preventative maintenance on medium and heavy duty vehicles.
• Troubleshoots various systems, to include electrical, drive train, HVAC, brake, engine, and suspension, identifies needed repairs and performs corrective action.
• Writes up on the repair order an accurate, clear, and detailed description of the cause of failure and the repair procedure(s) used.

Primary Duties

• Uses diagnostic equipment to detect and isolate faults in medium and heavy duty vehicles and interprets test results.
• Reads written fault description on Repair Order and determines the most efficient repair procedure.
• Communicates with and provides Shop Foreman with accurate and detailed repair information for inclusion on the Repair Order.
• Obtains supervisor permission to complete diagnosed repairs and/or add additional repairs to a repair.
• Communicates with parts department personnel to obtain or order the parts necessary to repair vehicles.
• Performs road test on customer vehicles to assist in problem isolation or to verify repair procedure.
• Tracks and charges clocked hours to the proper corresponding Repair Order operation.
• Writes up clear, accurate, and detailed repair description of each operation on the corresponding Repair Order, to include a description of the cause of failure and the correction and/or repair procedure used.
• Interacts with customers in a professional and positive manner.
• Assists other technicians with repair procedures as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Formal technical degree, certificate or equivalent work experience is preferred
• Experienced technicians must have at least 3-5 years of diesel mechanic experience
• Personal tool inventory to allow for the completion of job duties and assignments.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to obtain a Valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL).
• Ability to read and interpret shop repair order forms, repair manuals, electrical schematics and various other technical bulletins.
• Ability to use computer keyboard and Windows basics.
• Ability to work in an environment with frequent exposure to outside weather elements.
• Ability to work 8-10 hour days, including overtime hours as needed.
• Ability to bend, stoop, crawl, walk and sit on a regular basis with frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 100 pounds