Diesel Technician / Mechanic - Nampa, ID

Gordon Truck Centers • Nampa, ID

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Gordon Truck Centers is seeking a Diesel Technician / Mechanic for its Nampa, Idaho dealership. The technician performs diagnostics, repairs, inspections, and testing on diesel equipment, helping keep vehicles safe, reliable, and operating efficiently. The role involves working with engines, steering mechanisms, transmissions, braking systems, differentials, air conditioning, and suspensions, as well as reading electrical and air-system schematics. Technicians work with current industry technologies in a well-equipped, safety-focused facility and can develop their technical skills through training opportunities.

The position is safety-sensitive. Employment offers are contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check. A motor vehicle records check is required for positions with driving responsibilities. Mechanics frequently lift up to 75 pounds and must have a full complement of tools.

Requirements

• Diesel technician or heavy-duty mechanical experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Quality-focused workmanship.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to safety and quality.
• Working knowledge of engines, transmissions, differentials, air conditioning, and suspensions.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds frequently.
• Must have a full complement of tools.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check; a motor vehicle records check is also required for positions with driving responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Three to five years of diesel industry experience and OEM certifications qualify for a $2,000 signing bonus, effective 11/5/2026.
• Six or more years of experience and OEM certifications qualify for a $3,000 enhanced signing bonus, effective 11/5/2026.

Responsibilities

• Run diagnostic tests and analyze results.
• Repair or replace vehicle engines, steering mechanisms, transmissions, and braking systems.
• Inspect units and conduct diagnostic tests to determine their condition and identify deficiencies.
• Read schematics for electrical and air systems.
• Develop technical skills through training opportunities.
• Test equipment after repair or assembly to verify performance and compliance with manufacturers’ specifications, and make adjustments as needed.
• Maintain shop cleanliness.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits for eligible employees.
• Basic group term life insurance.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Health Savings Account (HSA) enrollment for eligible employees.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Profit sharing.
• Traditional pre-tax and post-tax Roth 401(k) options.
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) matching up to 3% of income for qualifying employees.
• Paid vacation and personal time off (PTO).
• Six paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed