On-Site Mobile Diesel Technician | Fleet Expert

Rush Enterprises, Inc; Effingham (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Incentives and training

Job summary

Rush Truck Centers is seeking an Experienced Mobile Diesel Technician to support our customers by maintaining fleets and handling on-site service calls. Tenured technicians perform diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance using diagnostic equipment to ensure uptime and safety.

This role emphasizes reliability, safety, and customer service across our expansive service network. We offer a robust benefits package and opportunities for growth within a leading commercial truck service

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• 5 years' experience as a Class 7 & 8 technician in a dealership or truck service facility.
• Current CDL is preferred but not required.
• Medical card as required by the FMVS.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and technical ability.
• Certifications in Peterbilt, International, Ford, Hino, Isuzu, Cummins or ASE are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all aspects of equipment according to company standards.
• Handle basic maintenance of the truck including filling tank with fuel, checking oil, keeping it clean, and ensuring inspections are performed and documented.
• Manage inventory control on the service truck and for keeping the vehicle properly stocked.
• Report to the Service Manager and be assigned duties daily.
• Maintain availability for after-hours service calls and 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 vehicle operation to determine malfunction and plan work procedures.
• Utilize diagnostic equipment to determine malfunction and perform correct repair procedure.
• Diagnosis, removal and replacement of injectors, pistons, liners, cam shafts, etc.
• Perform all necessary diagnostic and documentation functions on the company computer system.
• Examine guards, loose bolts, and safety devices; make adjustments.
• Lubricate moving parts and drive repaired vehicle to verify conformance to specifications.
• Perform preventative maintenance work as requested.
• Document and submit paperwork or enter into mobile service program as work performed.
• Respond to customer inquiries and foster positive customer relations.
• Advise customer or service writer of repairs or services within next 3 months.
• Participate in training and apply training to work.

Skills

5 years' experience as Class 7 & 8

Mechanical aptitude

Technical ability

Customer service mindset

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Peterbilt

International

Ford

Hino

Isuzu

Cummins

ASE certifications

Job description

Rush Truck Centers is seeking an Experienced Mobile Diesel Technician to support our customers by maintaining fleets and handling on-site service calls. Tenured technicians perform diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance using diagnostic equipment to ensure uptime and safety.

This role emphasizes reliability, safety, and customer service across our expansive service network. We offer a robust benefits package and opportunities for growth within a leading commercial truck service