Diesel Technician
Allegiance Trucks•Linden, NJ
•$30 - $50
About The Position
Allegiance Trucks is a truck dealership group representing International, Hino, Isuzu, and Ford. The Diesel Technician provides technical service and repairs for trucks, engines, equipment, and their components. The role includes troubleshooting and diagnostic work, performing repairs and installations, verifying repairs, and maintaining safe and orderly work practices. Allegiance Trucks offers training and career advancement opportunities, a comprehensive benefits package, and an incentive pay plan for Diesel Technicians.
Requirements
- Positive attitude, motivation, and mechanical aptitude.
- At least 1–2 years of work experience as a medium- and/or heavy-duty diesel technician.
- Valid driver's license.
- Must possess a full set of personal hand tools.
- Must have, or be able to develop through training, detailed knowledge of commercial truck and engine repair.
- Successful completion of appropriate diesel or automotive certificate programs in repairs and service, or equivalent hands-on experience.
- Ability to use a personal computer and basic applications.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with International, Isuzu, Ford, Cummins, Detroit Diesel, CAT, Allison, Freightliner, Volvo, Mack, Kenworth, Peterbilt, or other brands is encouraged.
- High school diploma/GED and vocational or technical certification in vehicle repair are preferred; the posting specifies a minimum of a high school diploma/GED and separately notes vocational or technical certification as preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical service on vehicles and equipment, including troubleshooting, electrical work, and diagnostic services.
- Read repair orders and perform general and detailed repairs on trucks, engines, and components.
- Install and replace components including injectors, pistons, liners, camshafts, cylinder heads, rod and main bearings, oil pans, clutches, fan hubs, differentials, fifth wheels, brakes, batteries, and transmissions.
- Examine protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks, and adjust them as needed.
- Lubricate moving parts and drive repaired vehicles to verify repairs and conformance to specifications.
- Advise Service staff when additional repair work is necessary.
- Tag all returned warranty parts.
- Maintain a neat, orderly, and safe work environment and handle company tools properly.
- Follow safe work practices and procedures, use safety equipment when required, respond to safety suggestions, and seek assistance when necessary.
- Complete other projects or initiatives as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive starting pay.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Complimentary life insurance policy and voluntary coverage options.
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and floating holidays.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Additional training and career growth and advancement opportunities.
- Performance-based technician incentive pay plan.
- Annual $150 Red Wing boot program.
- CDL and renewal costs may be covered.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
