Heavy-Duty Diesel Mechanic - First Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid time off including paid volunteer

Disability insurance

FSA/HSA options

Company paid Life and AD&D insurance

Maternity leave

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Training Center certifications

Tool insurance

Company-supplied specialty tooling

Job summary

Truck Centers, Inc. is actively seeking Service Technicians and Certified Diesel Mechanics to join our growing network across Illinois, Indiana, and Missouri.

As a Diesel Mechanic, you will be a key member of the Service department, performing repairs across engines, transmissions, suspensions, brakes, HVAC, and electronics while ensuring quality and customer satisfaction. Your responsibilities include diagnostics, repairing vehicles per OEM standards, documenting findings, and coordinating with

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License required.
• CDL with air brake endorsement preferred; Class A CDL highly preferred.
• Certificate from a diesel tech training school or 4+ years of heavy-duty truck service experience.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and commitment to quality work.
• Welding and fabrication skills a plus.
• Candidates must have their own tools; company provides some tooling for on-site use.
• Must pass pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality repairs according to OEM, warranty, and dealership standards.
• Read repair orders, diagnose vehicle operation, and plan repairs with proper procedures.
• Repair all truck systems including engine, transmission, suspension, brakes, HVAC, and electronics.
• Document diagnostic findings and repair work for warranty processing.
• Coordinate with Parts, Shop Foreman, and Service Administration for parts and updates.
• Conduct quality checks and road test vehicles to verify repairs.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

CDL with air brake endorsement

Mechanical aptitude

Welding and fabrication skills

Own tools

Background check & drug screen

Education

Diesel tech training certificate

4+ years heavy-duty truck service experience

Job description

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

Company Description

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 .

Job Description

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.

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:

• 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

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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