Heavy-Duty Diesel Technician Truck Country

Truck Co; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Truck Country is seeking a skilled Diesel Technician to ensure our fleet's reliability and to support customer needs. The right candidate will maintain and repair medium- and heavy-duty trucks, using modern tools and technologies. Join a company that offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment, making a significant impact on the team and community.

Benefits

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits

Hands-on training and career advancement opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience with medium- or heavy-duty trucks is required.
• 1-2 years of experience as a Diesel Technician preferred.
• Proficiency with computer diagnostic software is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on heavy-duty trucks.
• Use diagnostic tools to troubleshoot engine issues.
• Document repair findings accurately using company-provided software.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Power tools proficiency

Diagnostic skills

Education

Certification for Detroit or Cummins engines

Job description

Diesel Technician – Keep Trucks Moving with Truck Country

Are you a skilled Diesel Technician looking for an opportunity to grow your career? 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 Staris one of the largest Freightliner and Western Star dealership groups in the U.S. today, serving customers at locations in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin. For nearly 60 years, Truck Country/Stoops has offered new and used medium and heavy-duty trucks, expert service, an extensive parts inventory, and convenient financing options.

Truck Country / Stoops Freightliner-Western Staris part of McCoy group, Inc., which was founded in 1958 by Robert McCoy in Shullsburg, WI. Today the company is still family-owned and is operated in the leadership of the McCoy family.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualified women, minorities and people with disabilities encouraged to apply.

If any questions please call 1-800-251-9569, then option#2 for the recruiting department.