Heavy-Duty Diesel Mechanic - 1st Shift

Truck Centers, Inc.; Foristell (MO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Disability insurance

FSA/HSA options

Life and AD&D insurance

Maternity leave

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Certification training at Training Ctr

Tool insurance

On-site tools provided

Job summary

Truck Centers, Inc. is seeking skilled Service Technicians and Certified Diesel Mechanics for the 1st shift (7am-3:30pm, Mon-Fri with Saturday rotation). You will diagnose, repair, and maintain heavy- and medium-duty trucks to OEM and dealership standards.

Join a multi-location network representing Freightliner and Western Star in Missouri, Illinois and Indiana. We offer 401(k) with match, health, dental, vision, PTO, disability, and extensive training at our Troy & South Bend Training Centers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of mechanical medium- or heavy-duty truck service experience in a shop setting or military installation.
• Valid Driver's License with insurance requirements.
• Owns basic tools; dealership provides specialty tooling on site.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality repairs per OEM, warranty, and dealership standards.
• Read repair orders, diagnose, plan procedures, and perform repairs on vehicles as authorized.
• Repair truck systems including engine, transmission, suspension, brakes, HVAC, and electronics.
• Document diagnostic findings, status, and work performed for customer communication and warranty processing.
• Coordinate with Parts, Shop Foreman, and Service Administration on status and parts.
• Conduct quality checks and road-test vehicles to verify repairs.

Job description

• Compensation: USD 26.99 - USD 40.49 - hourly

Company Description

For over 50 years, three generations have led Truck Centers, Inc. from a single store dealership into our current network of ten, full-service dealerships and two auxiliary locations proudly representing Freightliner and Western Star trucks in Illinois, Indiana, and Missouri. Our team has remained dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service in an environment that fosters collaboration, innovation, and a communal spirit of giving back. To learn more about us, visit truckcentersinc.com .

Job Description

Truck Centers, Inc. is continually growing, and that means we have an ongoing need for Service Technicians and Certified Diesel Mechanics to join our team. As a Diesel Mechanic, you are a vital part of our Service department and essential to getting our customers back on the road.

This position will be 1st Shift, 7am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday with a Saturday rotation.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Perform consistent, high-quality work according to OEM, warranty, and dealership standards.
• Read repair orders, observe and listen to vehicle operation, obtain diagnostics information, identify root cause malfunctions, plan work procedures, and perform necessary repairs on a vehicle as authorized.
• Perform general and major repair of all truck systems including, engine, transmission, suspension, brakes, HVAC, electronics, and more.
• Write thorough, organized documentation of diagnostic findings, repair status, and work performed using Service Notes to aid customer communication and warranty processing.
• Communicate with Parts department to obtain and verify necessary parts as well as Shop Foreman and Service Administration team regarding status updates or requests.
• Perform quality checks of all work performed.
• Road test vehicles to ensure the repairs performed have resolved the customer's complaint(s).

Qualifications

What We're Looking For:

• Experienced tech with a minimum of 3years mechanical medium- or heavy-duty truck service experience in a shop setting or military installation
• Valid Driver's License with ability to meet insurance requirements is required
• Class B CDL with air brake endorsement preferred; Class A CDL highly preferred
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and commitment to providing quality work
• Welding and fabrication skills are a plus
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen
• Candidates must have their own tools; TCI provides specialty and OEM-required tooling for on-site, communal use

WHAT WE OFFER:

Pay Range:$26.99 - $40.49 per hour with flat rate pay and yearly performance reviews available.

• 401(k) with company match
• Health insurance with 2plan options to choose from, Vision Insurance, and Dental Insurance
• Paid time off including paidvolunteer time
• Disability insurance
• FSA and HSA options
• Company paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Maternity leave
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• OEM and vendor certification training at no cost through our state-of-the-art Training Center at our Troy & South Bend campuses to maintain your certifications and obtain new ones
• Tool insurance at no cost
• Company-supplied specialty tooling

Additional Information

Truck Centers, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

We believe in the Hire to Retire philosophy and invest in individuals that we believe will be valuable assets to TCI and our customers for years to come. Thus, we want to help you live well through personal and professional growth plus a multitude of benefits.

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