Experience Diesel Mechanic

Rush Enterprises • Orlando, FL

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About The Position

Rush Truck Centers is hiring an Experience Diesel Mechanic to provide technical service and repairs for trucks, engines, components, and other equipment. The role is open to experienced technicians and those seeking a career change. The position includes diagnosing malfunctions, completing repairs and overhauls, verifying work, and supporting customer satisfaction. Rush Truck Centers operates a network of more than 200 commercial vehicle dealership locations and employs nearly 8,000 people.

The employer offers a competitive starting salary, shift premiums at dealerships with multiple shifts, career stability and growth opportunities, continued training on a variety of OEM equipment, advanced vehicle maintenance technology, and performance evaluations beginning after 120 days and continuing every six months. Compensation is listed at $30.00–$60.00 per hour.

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 license.
• Driving record must meet 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, rod and main 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, making 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.
• Follow other instructions and perform other duties requested by the employee’s leader.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Employee stock purchase program.
• Performance-based incentives.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Professional growth opportunities.
• Competitive starting salary.
• Shift premiums at dealerships with multiple shifts.
• Career stability.
• Advanced vehicle maintenance technology.

What This Job Offers

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