Experience Diesel Technician

Rush Enterprises Inc.; Alabama; On-site; USD 74,880 - 88,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan with company matching

Employee stock purchase program

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Rush Truck Centers, located across Alabama, seeks an Experienced Diesel Technician to service trucks and equipment. You will perform general and detailed repairs, overhaul engines, install components, and follow manual-based procedures while ensuring safety and quality.

The role emphasizes customer communication and continuous training. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, at least 5 years of diagnostic experience in a dealership setting, and a valid driver's license; CDL and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• At least 5 years of diagnostic experience in a dealership or truck service facility.
• Additional pay for current and valid CDL and Medical card as required by FMVSS is 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, bearings, oil pans, clutches, and more as per manuals.
• Read job order and inspect vehicle to determine malfunction and plan procedures.
• Check guards, bolts, and safety devices and adjust as needed.
• Lubricate parts and test drive to verify conformance to specs.
• Document warranty parts and returns.
• Attend training classes and stay updated with factory bulletins.
• Build positive relationships with customers to boost satisfaction.

Skills

Diagnostic experience

CDL (preferred)

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

FMVSS knowledge

Job description

Rush Truck Centers opens the door to the world of opportunity. We are the largest network of commercial vehicle dealerships across the US representing truck and bus manufacturers. Our franchises include Peterbilt, International, Hino, Isuzu, Ford, IC Bus and Blue Bird. We offer a rewarding career as a leader in the transportation industry. Grow with us as we continue to expand our network of locations and services.

The Experienced DieselTechnician is responsible for providing service to our customers while maintaining exceptional customer service. This can include: cleaning, maintenance, visual inspection, and removal of parts and attachments. Installation with the help of proper manuals, report writing, disassembly, assembly, parts reuse evaluation, and reconditioning.

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.

Benefits

• We offer an exceptional Total Rewards package with outstanding healthcare benefits, a robust 401(k) plan with company matching, and an employee stock purchase program to help you build long-term financial security. Additionally, we provide performance-based incentives and opportunities for professional growth through ongoing training and development. All of this is within a culture that values and rewards excellence, a positive attitude, and integrity, ensuring you thrive personally and professionally.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Experience in a dealership or related truck service facility.
• 5 years diagnostic experience
• Must possess a current and valid driver license with a driving record that meets the insurability guidelines set forth by the company’s insurance carrier.
• Additional pay for current and valid CDL and Medical card as required by the FMVS preferred but not required.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

This job posting does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their leader.

Minimum Pay Rate: USD $36.00/Hr.

Maximum Pay Rate: USD $42.50/Hr.