Diesel Technician

Transwest Trucks • Roseville, MN

5d • $20 - $58

About The Position

Transwest is seeking a Diesel Technician to perform vehicle maintenance and repairs in accordance with OEM, dealership, and factory standards. The technician diagnoses and repairs vehicle malfunctions, completes work listed on repair orders, verifies warranty information when applicable, and supports quality assessment through road testing. The role includes coordinating with the parts department, communicating repair recommendations and updates to the Shop Foreman and other team members, and maintaining accurate repair summaries and time records.

The technician is expected to follow safety and regulatory requirements, including proper hazardous-waste disposal, maintain customer vehicle cleanliness and an orderly work area, and care for dealership tools. The role may require flexibility for shift changes, emergencies, workload changes, rush jobs, or technology developments. Shift options are available, and the position reports to the Service Manager.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and a motor vehicle record in good standing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Multitasking, conflict-resolution, and independent-working skills.
• Detail-oriented with quick-thinking ability.
• Ability to work any shift if needed.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing passenger automobiles.
• Familiarity with gas and diesel truck repair and maintenance, including engine and transmission repair, drivability and electrical diagnostics, suspension, and brake systems.
• Complete set of hand tools with a rollaway toolbox.
• Ability to successfully complete a general abilities assessment.
• Ability to pass a post-offer background check, physical, and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing diesel trucks.
• Diesel Engine Technology certification(s) and/or education.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs following OEM standards and company safety guidelines.
• Perform work outlined in repair orders, verifying warranty coverage when applicable.
• Complete work efficiently and accurately according to dealership and factory standards.
• Diagnose and repair vehicle malfunctions.
• Coordinate with the parts department to obtain parts and save and tag warranty parts.
• Communicate with the Shop Foreman and provide recommendations when repair orders may need adjustment.
• Summarize repairs and technician stories, and record time punches.
• Road test vehicles as needed for quality assessment.
• Maintain working knowledge of factory technical bulletins.
• Keep customer vehicles clean and maintain a neat, orderly work area.
• Treat dealership-owned tools with respect and care.
• Follow federal, state, and local regulations governing hazardous-waste disposal.
• Perform duties flexibly in response to shift changes, emergencies, personnel or workload changes, rush jobs, and technology developments.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance, voluntary and employer-paid, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match beginning with the employee's first contribution.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and/or Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Paid time off, sick time, and company-paid holidays.
• Employee car discount program.
• Company training.
• Opportunities for advancement.

What This Job Offers

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