Experienced Diesel Mechanic

Rush Enterprises, Inc; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan with company matching

Employee stock purchase program

Performance-based incentives

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Rush Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a Diesel Service Technician to provide service and repair for fleet customers via assigned trucks and equipment, while delivering excellent customer service.

You will perform repairs, maintenance, and installations with attention to safety and documentation. The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, ability to read job orders, and collaboration with customers to ensure satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 4 years’ experience as a Class 7 & 8 technician in a dealership or related truck service facility.
• 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.
• ASE certifications and experience with major truck brands preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical service to vehicles and equipment.
• Perform general and detailed repair of all trucks, engines and components.
• Cleaning, maintenance, visual inspection, and removal of parts and attachments.
• Installation with manuals, report writing, disassembly, assembly, and reconditioning.
• Overhaul gas or diesel engines.
• Install injectors, pistons, liners, cam shafts, cylinder heads, bearings, oil pans, clutches, and other parts.
• Read job orders and determine malfunction to plan work procedures.
• Inspect safety devices and adjust as needed.
• Lubricate moving parts and drive repaired vehicle to verify conformance.
• Tag warranty parts and returns to warranty clerk.
• Attend training classes and stay updated with factory bulletins.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with customers.

Skills

4+ years experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL (preferred)

Medical card (FMVSS) preferred

Tools

ASE certifications

Truck brand experience (Peterbilt, International, Ford, Hino, Isuzu, Cummins)

Job description

Diesel Service Technician

Responsible for providing service & repair to fleet customers via assigned truck and equipment repairs, while maintaining exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical service to vehicles and equipment.
• Perform general and detailed repair of all trucks, engines and components.
• 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.
• 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.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 4 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 the insurability guidelines set forth by the company’s insurance carrier.
• Current and valid CDL and Medical card as required by the FMVS preferred but not required.
• Additional pay for Valid CDL.
• Peterbilt, International, Ford, Hino, Isuzu, Cummins, &/or ASE certifications are preferred & rewarded.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Minimum Pay Rate

USD $26.00/Hr.

Maximum Pay Rate

USD $40.00/Hr.