Diesel Technician

Housby Mack•Carroll, IA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Housby is seeking a Diesel Technician to join its Carroll team. The position diagnoses and repairs vehicles according to OEM guidelines with moderate supervision and communicates needed repairs to management. The technician maintains equipment through inspections, recommends repairs for customer estimates, and corrects vehicle deficiencies. Work may involve major components and systems, including engines, drivetrains, electrical systems, air conditioning, cabs, and clutches. The technician documents work performed, follows safety practices, uses and reports issues with shop-provided tools, disposes of fluids properly, and cleans the work bay after repairs. The role requires supplying personal tools and a willingness to obtain a CDL within the first year of employment. Continuing education may be required. The role works primarily indoors in a varied shop environment, with occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, electrical hazards, vibration, fumes or airborne particles, toxic materials, and outside weather. Noise levels are usually moderate to loud. Physical demands include viewing a computer monitor, keyboarding, lifting up to 50 pounds, and standing, climbing, stooping, squatting, walking, and reaching for extended periods. Housby describes itself as a family-owned business with a flexible environment, competitive compensation and benefits, and a culture focused on employee growth. Compensation is based on experience. Relocation assistance, company-provided uniforms, paid holidays, PTO, ongoing training, and professional development are offered.

Requirements

At least 3–5 years of diesel engine experience and/or medium-duty gas engine experience.
High school diploma or GED.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.
General computer skills.
Ability and willingness to obtain a CDL within the first year of employment.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform extended periods of standing, climbing, stooping, squatting, walking, and reaching.
Must follow Housby's Core Values.
Must supply tools to make the job as efficient as possible.

Nice To Haves

Training on multiple different classes of trucks.
Class A or B CDL; preferred but not required, and the company will assist the employee to comply.
Willingness to continue education as directed.

Responsibilities

Inspect equipment to identify required work and damaged parts.
Diagnose and repair vehicles according to OEM guidelines.
Recommend needed repairs to management to support customer estimates.
Replace, repair, and adjust parts to correct vehicle deficiencies, including work on engines, drivetrains, electrical systems, air conditioning, cabs, clutches, and other components.
Complete repairs within assigned timelines.
Document time and steps taken to address customer complaints.
Use shop-provided tools as intended and immediately report lost or broken tools.
Dispose of fluids properly and clean the work bay after repairs.
Follow general safety rules and use required protective equipment.
Supply personal tools to perform the job efficiently.
Obtain a CDL within the first year of employment.
Complete continuing education courses as needed.