Heavy-Duty Diesel Mechanic - 1st Shift

Truck Centers, Inc.; Foristell (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Truck Centers, Inc. seeks a Diesel Mechanic to join their growing team in Foristell, MO. The role involves performing high-quality repairs on truck systems and requires a minimum of 3 years of experience. The company offers competitive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

Benefits

401(k) with company match

Health insurance with multiple plan options

Paid time off including volunteer time

Disability insurance

Tool insurance at no cost

Company paid uniforms

OEM certification training at no cost

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years mechanical medium- or heavy-duty truck service experience.
• Must have own tools; TCI provides specialty tooling.
• Ability to pass background check, physical, and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs on truck systems including engine, transmission, and brakes.
• Document diagnostic findings and communicate with parts department.
• Road test vehicles to ensure repairs resolve issues.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Welding

Fabrication

Education

Valid Driver's License

Class B CDL with air brake endorsement

Class A CDL

Job description

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, 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday.

What You'll Do:

1. Perform consistent, high-quality work according to OEM, warranty, and dealership standards.
2. 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.
3. Perform general and major repair of all truck systems including, engine, transmission, suspension, brakes, HVAC, electronics, and more.
4. Write thorough, organized documentation of diagnostic findings, repair status, and work performed using Service Notes to aid customer communication and warranty processing.
5. Communicate with Parts department to obtain and verify necessary parts as well as Shop Foreman and Service Administration team regarding status updates or requests.
6. Perform quality checks of all work performed.
7. 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 3 years 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, physical, and drug screen.
• Candidates must have their own tools; TCI provides specialty and OEM-required tooling for on-site, communal use.

What We Offer:

• 401(k) with company match
• Health insurance with 3 plan options, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Paid time off including paid volunteer time
• Disability insurance
• FSA and HSA options
• Company paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Maternity leave
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• Company paid uniforms
• Company paid boot allowance
• OEM and vendor certification training at no cost through our state-of-the-art Training Center at our Troy & South Bend campuses
• 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 regard 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. We want to help you live well through personal and professional growth plus a multitude of benefits.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

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