Heavy-Duty Diesel Technician

Truck Co; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Hands-on training

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Truck Co in Wausau, Wisconsin, seeks a skilled Diesel Technician to maintain and repair medium- and heavy-duty trucks. As a vital member of our team, you will use advanced diagnostic tools and collaborate in a supportive environment.

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, along with hands-on training and opportunities for advancement. Join us and build your career at Truck Country, where your skills are valued!

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience as a Diesel Technician is preferred.
• Certifications for Detroit or Cummins engines are a plus.
• CDL license is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on medium- and heavy-duty trucks.
• Use advanced diagnostic tools to troubleshoot engine and system issues.
• Document findings and repairs accurately.

Skills

Experience working with medium- or heavy-duty trucks

Basic computer skills, including diagnostic software

Proficiency with power and hand tools

Strong attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostic software

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

At Truck Country, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining and repairing medium- and heavy-duty trucks, ensuring both our fleet and our customers’ trucks stay on the road. We provide the tools, training, and technology you need to succeed in an industry that keeps America moving.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on medium- and heavy-duty trucks.
• Use advanced diagnostic tools to troubleshoot engine and system issues.
• Accurately document findings and repairs using company-provided laptops and software.
• Work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented shop environment.
• Engage in ongoing training and development to stay up to date with the latest repair techniques and technologies.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience working with medium- or heavy-duty trucks.
• Basic computer skills, including diagnostic software.
• Proficiency with power and hand tools.
• Strong attention to detail and a clean, organized workspace.
• Excellent communication skills for documenting and relaying repair findings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1–2 years of experience as a Diesel Technician, especially with Class 8 vehicles.
• Certifications for Detroit or Cummins engines (priority hiring for certified candidates).
• CDL license (preferred but not required).
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs. and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Experience with engine overhauls is a plus.

Why Choose Truck Country?

At Truck Country, we offer more than just a job—we offer a career path. We invest in our team by providing:

• Competitive pay & comprehensive benefits.
• Hands‑on training and career advancement opportunities.
• A supportive team environment where your skills and dedication are valued.

Join a company that values its technicians as much as its trucks! Apply today and take your career to the next level with Truck Country.

Truck Country® / Stoops Freightliner-Western Star is one of the largest Freightliner and Western Star dealership groups in the United States, serving customers across Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin. For nearly 60 years, Truck Country® / Stoops has provided new and used medium- and heavy-duty trucks, expert service, a comprehensive parts inventory, and convenient financing solutions.

Truck Country® / Stoops Freightliner-Western Star is part of McCoy Group, Inc., a family‑owned organization founded in 1958 by Robert McCoy in Shullsburg, Wisconsin. Today, the company continues to operate under the leadership of the McCoy family.

McCoy Group, Inc. and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.