Lead/Experienced Diesel Mechanic

The Edventure Group; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$3000 Signing Bonus

Job summary

The Edventure Group in Wheeling, IL is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician A to repair and maintain diesel and non-diesel trucks and equipment. You will service chassis, refuse bodies, air brake and electrical systems, engines, HVAC, and suspension and drive trains to support our drivers on their routes.

5–7 years in heavy-duty truck maintenance plus strong diagnostic skills are required. ASE T1–T8 is a plus; CDL and LNG/CNG exposure are beneficial but not required.

Qualifications

• Diagnose multi-system issues and demonstrate technical expertise.
• Experience working on heavy-duty trucks (5-7 years).
• ASE Heavy Truck Certifications (T1-T8) are a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains knowledge of vehicle components and systems and performs complex repair tasks on-site and on the road.
• Chassis component repair and maintenance.
• Refuse bodies including hydraulic and electrical systems; air and hydraulic braking systems.
• Engine repair and diagnostics.
• Fuel systems diagnostics and repairs, including diesel.
• Suspension, drivetrain and steering systems.
• HVAC diagnostics and repair.
• Aftertreatment systems, REGEN and diagnostics.
• Diagnose electrical concerns with scan tools.
• Line maintenance, welding and fabrication.
• Identify malfunctions using electronic tools.
• Complete required company training and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Diagnostics

Heavy-Duty Trucks

Electrical Systems

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

With direct supervision from a Lead Technician, Fleet Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Manager, a Maintenance Technician A performs repair and maintenance work on diesel and non-diesel equipment and trucks including, but not limited to, chassis components; refuse bodies, including control, hydraulic, and electrical systems; air brake systems; general engine work; HVAC components; and suspension, drive train and steering systems. Enjoy the benefits of working on a single fleet with state-of-the-art equipment, supporting our drivers as they run their routes and servicing some of the most technically advanced vehicles on the road.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains advanced knowledge of, and strong skill proficiency in, the following vehicle components and systems, with the ability to perform complex repair maintenance functions, on-site and on the road.
• Chassis component repair and maintenance.
• Refuse bodies, including control, hydraulic and electrical systems; Air and hydraulic braking systems.
• Engine repair and diagnostics.
• Complete understanding of diesel fuel systems and fuel systems diagnostics.
• Suspension, drivetrain and steering systems.
• Heating and air conditioning systems diagnostics and repair.
• Complete understanding of Aftertreatment systems, REGEN and diagnostics.
• Able to diagnose electrical concerns with scan tools.
• Line maintenance, welding and fabrication.
• Identifies the source of the malfunctions using a variety of electronic tools.
• Completes applicable Company training programs.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to diagnose multi-system issues and consistently demonstrate technical expertise.
• 5 -7 years of experience as a technician working on heavy-duty trucks.
• Ability to perform inspections and repairs without supervision in some (not all required) of the following heavy truck, or automotive systems: Suspensions & Steering, General Engine, Transmissions, Brakes, Electrical, Hydraulics, Drive Train, Diesel Emissions.
• ASE Heavy Truck Certifications (T1-T8) are a plus but not required.
• LNG and/or CNG experience is a plus but not required.
• Class B or higher Commercial Driver’s License is a plus but not required.
• Preferred CDL B

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Driver’s License.

NOW OFFERING $3000 BONUS!