Experienced Diesel Technician - University Park, IL

Carvana; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Carvana is seeking an Experienced Diesel Technician in University Park, IL. This full-time position involves diagnosing and maintaining heavy equipment to ensure high standards of performance. With benefits including competitive pay, extensive PTO, and training opportunities, this role is pivotal to delivering exceptional service to customers.

Benefits

100% company-paid healthcare premiums

Tuition reimbursement

Tool and boot allowance

Generous paid-time off

Discount on vehicle purchase

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in Heavy Class 8 Mechanical Industry.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and perform maintenance for heavy equipment.
• Perform scheduled repairs and inspections.
• Maintain accurate records of repairs.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Preventative maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Welding

Multi-tasking

Education

ASE Certification

Tools

Tools for heavy equipment maintenance

Job description

Experienced Diesel Technician - University Park, IL

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Role

• Accrue 104 hours of PTO in your first year!
• Competitive benefits that include medical, dental, vision, and matching 401k, along with other cool perks programs including student loan payments, discounts on vehicles, benefits for your pets, and much more.
• Pay range: $24-$36 hourly
• Sign On Bonus $2500
  
  

Role

We’re looking for intermediate Diesel Technicians with at least 1 year of experience in the Heavy Class 8 Mechanical Industry (or similar industry) to build an exciting career at Carvana - the fastest-growing used automotive retailer in U.S. history and one of the four fastest companies to make the Fortune 500! As a member of the Fleet Maintenance team, you’ll play a key role in helping deliver happiness to our customers by ensuring all preventative maintenance and general repairs are completed on our vehicle haulers and trailers in a timely manner and up to Carvana standards. Interested in joining the team? Check out more below:

• Accrue 104 hours of PTO in your first year!
• Competitive benefits that include medical, dental, vision, and matching 401k, along with other cool perks programs including student loan payments, discounts on vehicles, benefits for your pets, and much more.
• Pay range: $24-$36 hourly
• Sign On Bonus $2500
  
  

We’re looking for motivated team players with at least 1 year of experience working with heavy equipment to:

• Diagnose (using diagnostic equipment) and perform general, preventative maintenance, and DVIR for all heavy equipment.
• Perform scheduled repairs and resolve issues uncovered during inspection including changing brakes, adjusting steering systems, replacing parts, fixing complex electrical issues, changing hydraulic components, and changing tires according to TIA guidelines.
• Use welders, torches, and plasma cutters to weld or fabricate broken parts.
• Maintain accurate and proper records for all repairs performed on our fleet using our software (including parts records).
• Use diagnostic equipment to pull fault codes and follow OEM diagnose trees to accurately diagnose equipment.
  
  

General Qualifications And Requirements Include

• 1+ years experience in Heavy Class 8 Mechanical Industry or a similar industry.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Obtain at least two ASE Certification within the first 6 months of employment (process sponsored by Carvana).
• Must have your own tools to complete daily tasks, specialty tools will be provided by Carvana.
• Requires standing for extended periods of time with frequent stretching, reaching, walking and stooping, pushing and/or pulling in an environment that may be cold, hot, noisy, and wet and may have fumes or odors due to vehicle maintenance.
• Must be able to carry and transport up to 60 pounds up to 20 feet.
• Ability to communicate and interact with others effectively in a professional, courteous manner.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both written and oral.
• This position may require travel for training purposes
  
  

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Other Perks Of The Job

• 100% company-paid healthcare premiums
• 401(k) with Carvana Match
• Accrue 104 hours of PTO in your first year
• Tool and boot allowance and discount on vehicle purchase
• Generous paid-time off and your birthday is a holiday!
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment
  
  

About Carvana

At Carvana, we sell cars but we aren’t car salesmen. Our promise is simple: we won’t sell a car to a customer that we wouldn’t sell to our own Mom. Period.

Being a team member on our Fleet Maintenance team means having a passion for our vision and using your technical expertise to help keep our fleet of heavy equipment in top condition so we can deliver positive and memorable experiences to our customers. Our Logistics team members help each other out and work as a team to ensure the job gets done while treating each other with trust and respect.

Think you’ve got what it takes to join our team? Apply today!

Carvana is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Carvana also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check and drug test. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

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• Job function

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