Heavy-Duty Diesel Mechanic - RV/Custom Chassis Tech

Truck Centers Inc; Troy (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Truck Centers, Inc. is seeking a Heavy-Duty Diesel Mechanic to join their team in Troy, Illinois. In this full-time role, you will be responsible for diagnosing and repairing recreational and custom chassis vehicles, requiring experience in hydraulics and major truck systems. Offering competitive pay and benefits, this opportunity is ideal for skilled mechanics looking to advance their careers.

Benefits

401(k) with company match

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Paid time off including paid volunteer time

Disability insurance

FSA and HSA options

Company paid Life and AD&D insurance

OEM and vendor certification training at no cost

Tool insurance at no cost

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must have a certificate from a diesel tech training school.
• Candidates must have their own tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs on truck systems including engine, transmission, and brakes.
• Document diagnostics and repair status thoroughly.
• Communicate effectively with Parts department and Shop Foreman.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Welding and fabrication skills

Diagnosis and repair skills

Experience with hydraulics

Experience with Cummins engines

Experience with Allison transmissions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certificate from a diesel tech training school

Tools

Own tools required

Job description

Heavy-Duty Diesel Mechanic - RV/Custom Chassis Tech

• Full-time

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.

**We are looking for a service technician that specializes in the diagnosis and repair of recreational, emergency, transit, and custom chassis vehicles. Key experience and certifications in hydraulics, Cummins engines, and Allison transmissions are a plus.

This position will work Monday-Friday, 7am-4pm.

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:

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check, physical, and drug screen.
• High School Diploma or GED
• 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
• Key experience and certifications in hydraulics, Cummins engines, and Allison transmissions are a plus.
• 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

WHAT WE OFFER:

Pay Range: $27.02 - $40.52 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

WHAT WE OFFER:

Pay Range: $27.02 - $40.52 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.