Heavy-Duty Diesel Mechanic (Weekend Shift)

Truck Centers, Inc.; Troy Township (IL); On-site; USD 37,222 - 55,820; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tool insurance

Job summary

A leading truck service provider in Troy Township is seeking experienced Service Technicians to perform essential repairs on trucks. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, mechanical aptitude, and experience in automotive repair. This position offers competitive hourly wages ranging from $27.02 to $40.52, a generous signing bonus, benefits including 401(k) with company match, health insurance, and specialized training opportunities to further your skills.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Driver's License and meet insurance requirements.
• Experience in a mechanical medium- or heavy-duty truck service.
• Ability to participate in a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality work according to OEM and dealership standards.
• Diagnose vehicle malfunctions and plan necessary repairs.
• Communicate with Parts department regarding parts needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Welding and fabrication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certificate from diesel tech training school

Tools

Own tools

Specialty and OEM-required tooling

Job description

• Full-time
• Compensation: USD 27.02 - USD 40.52 - 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:

• Friday-Sunday, 6am-6pm (which comes with a shift differential)

*** We are pleased to offer up to $7,500 Signing Bonus for qualified technicians***

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:

• 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
• 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 participate in a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Pay Range: $27.02 - $40.52 per hour with flat rate pay and yearly performance reviews available. This shift will also have a shift differential for working the weekend.

• 401(k) with company match
• Health insurance with 3 plan options to choose from
• Vision 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.