HeavyDuty Diesel Mechanic First Shift

Truck Centers, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Truck Centers, Inc. seeks experienced Diesel Mechanics to join our growing team in Chicago. This essential role involves performing high-quality repairs and diagnostics on trucks, ensuring that customers are back on the road quickly. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and support for ongoing training in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

401(k) with company match

Health insurance with 3 plan options

Paid time off including paid volunteer time

OEM and vendor certification training at no cost

Company paid uniforms

Tool insurance at no cost

Qualifications

• Must pass a pre-employment background check, physical, and drug screen.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and commitment to providing quality work.
• Candidates must have their own tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform consistent, high-quality work according to OEM and dealership standards.
• Read repair orders and perform necessary repairs on vehicles.
• Communicate with parts and service administration regarding updates.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Welding

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certificate from a diesel tech training school

Job description

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.

This position will work 7am-3:30pm.

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:
Qualifications

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
• 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: $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 paid volunteer time
• Disability insurance
• FSA and HSA options
• Company paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Maternity leave
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• Company paid uniforms
• Company paid PPE allowance
• 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.