Diesel Technician

Rush Enterprises•Jerome, ID

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About The Position

Rush Truck Centers is seeking Diesel Technicians, including recent graduates and experienced technicians, to provide technical service for vehicles and equipment. The role involves diagnosing and repairing trucks, engines, and components, including gas and diesel engines, and completing related maintenance and replacement work. Technicians also attend training, stay current with factory technical bulletins, and build positive customer relationships to support customer satisfaction.

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 with a driving record that meets the insurability guidelines set by the company’s insurance carrier.

Nice To Haves

Peterbilt, International, Ford, Hino, Isuzu, Cummins, and/or ASE certifications are 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 and replace components including injectors, pistons, liners, camshafts, cylinder heads, bearings, oil pans, clutches, fan hubs, differentials, fifth wheels, brakes, batteries, and transmissions.
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, and make 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 overall customer satisfaction.
Perform other duties as requested by the employee’s leader.