MOBILE DIESEL TECHNICIAN

Socket.dev; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k)

Job summary

GTG Peterbilt – Cedar Rapids is seeking a Mobile Diesel Technician to travel to client sites in eastern Iowa, performing maintenance, repair, and diagnostics on diesel vehicles and equipment. The role covers Cedar Rapids, Quad Cities and Waterloo areas.

Responsibilities include DOT inspections, engine service, brake service, and electrical/mechanical diagnostics, with a focus on quality service and customer communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience with diesel truck and trailer repair, maintenance, and diagnostics.
• Minimum DOT Inspection Certified (additional schooling and certifications preferred).
• Must be able to provide sufficient tool inventory to perform job duties.
• Physical requirements include standing, bending, lifting (50+ lbs.), and sitting for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Perform instructed and scheduled repair, maintenance, and services as needed on various vehicles and equipment as instructed by the Service Manager.
• Maintains vehicle functional condition by listening to operator concerns.
• Conducting CVI and DOT inspections.
• Diagnosing and repair of minor engine issues.
• Repairing mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions.
• Replacing basic parts and components.
• Verifies vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives, adjusting controls and systems.
• Communicate with customers in a professional manner on job status and schedule status.

Skills

Diesel repair experience

DOT inspection

Customer service

Tool inventory

Computer skills

CDL

Education

High school diploma or GED

Education/experience mix

Tools

Own tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Description

GTG Peterbilt – Cedar Rapids

is a family-owned full service Peterbilt truck dealership serving eastern Iowa since 1973. We have worked hard to provide the trucking industry with the highest quality products, sold and serviced by dedicated people to provide the highest return for our customers. When you build your career at GTG Peterbilt, you make a commitment to being the very best in the business.

Mobile Diesel Technician

The successful candidate will travel to client sites and provide maintenance, repair, and diagnostic services for diesel vehicles and equipment to include but are not limited to engine services, brake service, engine diagnosis, inspections, cooling system service, etc. Most common service calls include scheduled services and repairs, break down response, DOT inspections, scheduled PM services upon request. Servicing Cedar Rapids, Quad Cities and Waterloo areas.

Requirements

• Perform instructed and scheduled repair, maintenance, and services as needed on various vehicles and equipment as instructed by the Service Manager.
• Maintains vehicle functional condition by listening to operator concerns.
• Conducting CVI and DOT inspections.
• Diagnosing and repair of minor engine issues.
• Repairing mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions.
• Replacing basic parts and components.
• Verifies vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives, adjusting controls and systems.
• Communicate with customers in a professional manner on job status and schedule status.
• Communicate regularly with Service Management on job status and schedule status.
• Maintain appearance and service truck in a professional manner.
• Keep supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing orders, and verifying receipt.
• Stock and maintain service truck inventory, tool collection, and all necessary paperwork daily (candidate to provide own tools).
• Adhere to all traffic laws.
• Must be able to work independently and communicate with team when needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 3 years’ experience with diesel truck and trailer repair, maintenance, and diagnostics.
• Minimum DOT Inspection Certified (additional schooling and certifications preferred).
• Must be able to provide sufficient tool inventory to perform job duties.
• Physical requirements include standing, bending, lifting (50+ lbs.), and sitting for long periods of time in varied temperatures and weather conditions.
• Experience interacting directly with customers with high levels of customer service and communication skills.
• Must have neat, legible handwriting.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Current CDL or be able to attain within 90 days of hire.
• Clean driving record, pre-employment drug screening and background check required.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), preferred.
• Combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Flexible hours based on customer needs.

Compensation based on education and experience.

GTG Peterbilt offers a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes health, dental, vision, PTO, and 401(k).

GTG Peterbilt is an equal opportunity employer.