Diesel Service Mechanic

Rush Enterprises • Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

Rush Truck Centers is seeking a Diesel Service Mechanic to provide technical service and repairs for trucks, engines, equipment, and related components. The role includes diagnosing malfunctions, planning repair procedures, performing general and detailed repairs, and verifying that repaired vehicles meet specifications. The employee will also attend training, keep current with factory technical bulletins, and build positive customer relationships. Employees may be asked to perform other duties as directed by their leader.

Rush Enterprises operates more than 200 Rush Truck Centers locations and employs nearly 8,000 people. The company describes the position as offering career stability, growth opportunities, continued training on a variety of OEM equipment, and access to advanced vehicle maintenance technology. Pay is listed at USD $20.00–$55.00 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Five years of experience as a Class 7 and 8 technician in a dealership or related truck service facility.
• Current and valid driver’s license.
• Driving record that meets the insurability guidelines set by the company’s insurance carrier.

Nice To Haves

• Current and valid CDL and medical card as required by the FMVS; preferred but not required.
• Peterbilt, International, Ford, Hino, Isuzu, Cummins, and/or ASE certifications; preferred and rewarded.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical service to vehicles and equipment.
• Perform general and detailed repairs on trucks, engines, and components.
• Overhaul gas or diesel engines.
• Install or replace injectors, pistons, liners, camshafts, cylinder heads, rod and main bearings, oil pans, clutches, fan hubs, differentials, fifth wheels, brakes, batteries, transmissions, and other parts.
• Read job orders and observe and listen to vehicles in operation to determine malfunctions and plan work procedures.
• Examine protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks, making adjustments as needed.
• Lubricate moving parts and drive repaired vehicles to verify conformance to specifications.
• Tag warranty parts and returns for the warranty clerk.
• Attend training classes and keep abreast of factory technical bulletins.
• Develop and maintain positive customer relationships to increase customer satisfaction.
• Follow other instructions and perform other duties requested by the employee’s leader.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Employee stock purchase program.
• Performance-based incentives.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Competitive starting salary.
• Shift premiums at dealerships with multiple shifts.
• Career stability and growth opportunities.
• Training on a variety of OEM equipment.
• Access to advanced vehicle maintenance technology.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED