Heavy-Duty Diesel Mechanic (2nd Shift) - Sign-On Bonus Available!

Truck Centers•Springfield, IL

About The Position

Truck Centers, Inc. is seeking service technicians and certified diesel mechanics at all experience levels for its Service department. The Diesel Technician performs repairs and maintenance to help keep customers’ trucks on the road, delivering work that meets OEM, warranty, and dealership standards. The available shift runs from 12:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. A sign-on bonus of up to $7,500 is available, based on experience. The role involves diagnosing and repairing a range of truck systems, documenting findings and work, coordinating with parts and service teams, and verifying repairs through quality checks and road tests. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and either diesel technician training or at least four years of relevant medium- or heavy-duty truck service experience. Candidates must provide their own tools; Truck Centers supplies specialty and OEM-required tooling for communal on-site use.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet insurance requirements.
Certificate from a diesel technician training school or at least four years of mechanical medium- or heavy-duty truck service experience in a shop setting or military installation.
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and commitment to quality work.
Own tools; specialty and OEM-required tooling is supplied by Truck Centers for communal on-site use.
Must participate in a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Class B CDL with air brake endorsement preferred.
Class A CDL highly preferred.
Welding and fabrication skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform consistent, high-quality work according to OEM, warranty, and dealership standards.
Review repair orders; observe and listen to vehicle operation; gather diagnostic information; identify root causes; plan procedures; and perform authorized repairs.
Perform general and major repairs across truck systems, including engines, transmissions, suspensions, brakes, HVAC, and electronics.
Document diagnostic findings, repair progress, and completed work to inform customers and support warranty processing.
Work with the Parts department to verify parts and coordinate with the Shop Foreman and Service Administration team for updates or assistance.
Perform quality checks and road tests to confirm that repairs have resolved the issue.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of up to $7,500 based on experience.
401(k) with company match.
Health insurance with three plan options.
Vision insurance.
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 boot allowance.
OEM and vendor certification training at no cost through the company’s Training Center.
Tool insurance at no cost.
Company-supplied specialty tooling.
Yearly performance reviews.