Mobile Diesel Technician: On-Site Fleet Expert

Rush Enterprises, Inc; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 82,656; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan with company matching

Employee stock purchase program

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Rush Enterprises, Inc is seeking an Experienced Mobile Diesel Technician to support client fleets by performing on-site maintenance and repair services. You will handle diagnostic work, repair parts replacement, documentation, and customer communication to ensure uptime and reliability for trucks and equipment.

The role requires work on site at customer locations with potential after-hours calls, extensive tool usage, and coordination with Service Managers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5 years' experience as a Class 7 & 8 technician in a dealership or related truck service facility.
• Current CDL preferred but not required.
• Peterbilt, International, Ford, Hino, Isuzu, Cummins, & ASE certifications are preferred & rewarded

Responsibilities

• Maintain all aspects of equipment per company standards.
• Handle basic maintenance of trucks at client locations.
• Manage inventory control on the service truck and for keeping the vehicle properly stocked.
• Report to the Service Manager and will be assigned duties on a daily basis.
• Maintain availability for after-hours service calls and be available for an open work schedule.
• Maintain and inventory the supplied tools for the work required in maintaining diesel engine trucks and associated equipment.
• Read job order and observe and listen to vehicle in operation to determine malfunction and plan work procedures.
• Utilize various diagnostic equipment to determine malfunction and utilize available technical information to determine and perform correct repair procedure.
• Diagnosis, removal and replacement of injectors, pistons, liners, cam shafts, cylinder heads, rod and main bearings, oil pans, clutches, fan hubs, differentials, fifth wheels, brakes, changes or recharges batteries, and replaces transmissions and other parts.
• Perform all necessary diagnostic and documentation functions on the company computer system.
• Examine protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks, and makes adjustments.
• Lubricate moving parts and drives repaired vehicle to verify conformance to specifications.
• Perform preventative maintenance work as requested.
• Document and submit necessary paperwork or enter into mobile service program as work performed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding the work. Foster positive customer relations.
• Advise customer and/or service writer of any repairs or services which should be performed within the next 3 months.
• Participate in training and utilize that training in the course of work.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Technical ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL license (preferred)

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Rush Enterprises, Inc is seeking an Experienced Mobile Diesel Technician to support client fleets by performing on-site maintenance and repair services. You will handle diagnostic work, repair parts replacement, documentation, and customer communication to ensure uptime and reliability for trucks and equipment.

The role requires work on site at customer locations with potential after-hours calls, extensive tool usage, and coordination with Service Managers.