Experienced Diesel Technician

Rush Enterprises Inc.; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 27,552 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding healthcare benefits

401(k) plan with company matching

Employee stock purchase program

Performance-based incentives

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

A national vehicle service provider is seeking a Diesel Service Technician in Smyrna, Tennessee. This role involves providing technical service and performing repairs on trucks and engines. Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least 5 years of experience in a dealership or comparable facility. The position offers competitive pay ranging from $20 to $45 per hour and comes with comprehensive healthcare benefits, a strong 401(k) plan, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience as a Class 7 & 8 technician in a dealership or related facility.
• Ability to perform detailed repairs on trucks, engines, and components.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical service to vehicles and equipment.
• Perform general and detailed repair of all trucks.
• Overhaul gas or diesel engines.
• Install various engine components and parts.
• Diagnose vehicle issues based on job orders.

Skills

Technical service proficiency

Gas and diesel engine overhaul

Parts installation

Problem diagnosis

Customer relationship management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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.

A Diesel Service Technician 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)
• 5 years’ experience as a Class 7 & 8 technician in a dealership or related truck service facility

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 $20.00/Hr. Maximum Pay Rate: USD $45.00/Hr.