Heavy-Duty Diesel Mechanic: Sign-On Bonus Available
About The Position
Truck Centers, Inc. in South Bend, IN is looking to add seasoned diesel technicians to our Service team. This opportunity is best suited for professionals with proven, hands-on experience working on heavy-duty diesel equipment who are ready to make an immediate impact supporting our customers and keeping trucks on the road. We are pleased to offer up to a $7,500 signing bonus for qualified technicians with diesel experience. WHAT YOU'LL DO: Perform consistent, high-quality work according to OEM, warranty, and dealership standards. Read repair orders, observe and listen to vehicle operation, obtain diagnostics information, identify root cause malfunctions, plan work procedures, and perform necessary repairs on a vehicle as authorized. Perform general and major repair of all truck systems including, engine, transmission, suspension, brakes, HVAC, electronics, and more. Write thorough, organized documentation of diagnostic findings, repair status, and work performed using Service Notes to aid customer communication and warranty processing. Communicate with Parts department to obtain and verify necessary parts as well as Shop Foreman and Service Administration team regarding status updates or requests. Perform quality checks of all work performed. Road test vehicles to ensure the repairs performed have resolved the customer's complaint(s).
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid Driver's License with ability to meet insurance requirements is required
- Class B CDL with air brake endorsement preferred; Class A CDL highly preferred
- Certificate from a diesel tech training school or a minimum of 4 years mechanical medium- or heavy-duty truck service experience in a shop setting or military installation
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and commitment to providing quality work
- Candidates must have their own tools; TCI provides specialty and OEM-required tooling for on-site, communal use
- Must participate in a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
Nice To Haves
- Welding and fabrication skills are a plus
Responsibilities
- Perform consistent, high-quality work according to OEM, warranty, and dealership standards.
- Read repair orders, observe and listen to vehicle operation, obtain diagnostics information, identify root cause malfunctions, plan work procedures, and perform necessary repairs on a vehicle as authorized.
- Perform general and major repair of all truck systems including, engine, transmission, suspension, brakes, HVAC, electronics, and more.
- Write thorough, organized documentation of diagnostic findings, repair status, and work performed using Service Notes to aid customer communication and warranty processing.
- Communicate with Parts department to obtain and verify necessary parts as well as Shop Foreman and Service Administration team regarding status updates or requests.
- Perform quality checks of all work performed.
- Road test vehicles to ensure the repairs performed have resolved the customer's complaint(s).
Benefits
- Pay Range: $25.16 - $42.00 per hour with yearly performance reviews available.
- 401(k) with company match
- Health insurance with 3 plan options, Vision Insurance, and Dental Insurance
- Paid time off including paid volunteer time
- Disability insurance
- FSA and HSA options
- Company paid Life and AD&D insurance
- Maternity leave
- Employee assistance program
- Wellness program
- Company paid uniforms
- Company paid PPE allowance
- OEM and vendor certification training at no cost through our state-of-the-art Training Center at our Troy & South Bend campuses to maintain your certifications and obtain new ones
- Tool insurance at no cost
- Company-supplied specialty tooling
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
