Heavy-Duty Diesel Mechanic (1st Shift) - Sign-On Bonus Available!

Truck Centers, Inc.; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance (3 plans)

Paid time off

Disability insurance

FSA/HSA options

Life & AD&D insurance

Maternity leave

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Training Center access

Tool insurance

Company-supplied tooling

Job summary

Truck Centers, Inc. is hiring a Heavy-Duty Diesel Mechanic for the 1st shift in Illinois. The role offers a sign-on bonus up to $7,500 based on experience, a full-time schedule, and an hourly pay range of $26.56–$39.84. You will service Freightliner/Western Star trucks across our Illinois network, with a Monday–Friday day shift and rotating Saturdays. Tools provided on-site; you provide your own.

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver’s license and be able to meet insurance requirements.
• CDL with air-brake endorsement preferred; Class A highly preferred.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with commitment to quality work.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality repairs per OEM, warranty, and dealership standards.
• Read repair orders; diagnose, plan, and perform required repairs.
• Repair truck systems: engine, transmission, suspension, brakes, HVAC, electronics, and more.
• Document findings and work performed for warranty and customer communication.
• Coordinate with Parts, Shop Foreman, and Service Admin for parts and status.
• Conduct quality checks and road-test vehicles to verify repairs clear customer issues.

Skills

Valid Driver’s License

CDL preferred

Own tools

Willing to pass background/drug test

Education

Diesel tech certificate

Job description

Heavy-Duty Diesel Mechanic (1st Shift) - Sign-On Bonus Available!

• Full-time
• Compensation: USD 26.56 - USD 39.84 - hourly

About Truck Centers, Inc.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

Truck Centers, Inc. is continually growing, and that means we have an ongoing need for Service Technicians and Certified Diesel Mechanics of varying experience 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.

Shift Available

• This position will work day shifts, Monday-Friday, with rotating Saturdays.

We are pleased to offer a sign-on bonus of up to $7,500 based on experience.

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).

What We’re Looking For

• 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
• Certificate from a diesel tech training school or a minimum of 4 years mechanical medium- or heavy-duty truck service experience in a shop setting or military installation
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and commitment to providing quality work
• Welding and fabrication skills are a plus
• Candidates must have their own tools; TCI provides specialty and OEM-required tooling for on-site, communal use
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background checkand drug screen

What We Offer

Pay Range: $26.56 - $39.84 per hour with flat rate pay and yearly performance reviews available.

• 401(k) with company match
• Health insurance with 3 plan options, 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

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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