Field Service Diesel Technician

Cummins•Elko, NV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Cummins is seeking a Field Diesel Technician/Mechanic for its Distribution business in Elko, Nevada. The role provides technical support and serves as a primary customer contact, diagnosing and carrying out complex repairs to engine products at customer sites. Work includes substantial high-horsepower engine service at customer mine sites, including mandatory underground work. Shift differentials are offered for underground and night shifts. The technician performs engine repairs and overhauls, maintenance, troubleshooting, and service-shop repairs; uses diagnostic tools where appropriate; keeps detailed service records; follows Cummins Health, Safety & Environmental policies; maintains personal tools; and develops skills and certifications for new and existing Cummins products. The role also includes mentoring junior technicians and providing technical support and documentation. A current valid driving license is required. The position is subject to DOT driving regulations and requires a DOT physical, a five-year motor vehicle report free from major violations, and three years of driving experience. A CDL is preferred and may be required to obtain after hire; the company will help obtain one. Applicants must be at least 21 years old. MSHA certification is preferred, and the company will help the employee obtain it.

Requirements

Significant field service work experience.
Expert-level knowledge of and/or experience with engine products.
Customer service experience.
Vocational diploma from a relevant technical institution.
Locally valid driving permit/current valid license.
Five-year motor vehicle report free from major violations.
Pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical.
Three years of driving experience.
Comply with DOT driving regulations, including Hours of Service and Electronic Log Booking Device use.
Be at least 21 years old.
Ability to perform mandatory underground work.

Nice To Haves

Apprentice Trained Engine Technician.
MSHA certification; the company will help obtain it.
CDL; the company will help obtain one, and it may be required after hire.
Experience providing technical advice and coaching to more junior technicians.

Responsibilities

Complete repairs on engine products in a service shop.
Perform maintenance and repairs using diagnostic tools.
Maintain detailed records of serviced vehicles.
Follow Cummins Health, Safety & Environmental policies.
Pursue ongoing development and certifications on new and existing Cummins products.
Maintain personal tools.
Complete complex internal engine repairs.
Perform complex engine overhauls without assistance.
Troubleshoot with limited or no support from diagnostic tools.
Apply detailed understanding of aftertreatment systems and components.
Mentor junior technicians, including providing technical support and documentation.
Perform field service work, including high-horsepower engine work at customer mine sites and mandatory underground work.