Heavy-Duty Diesel Mechanic - 1st Shift
About The Position
Truck Centers, Inc. is hiring a Heavy-Duty Diesel Mechanic for its Service department. The mechanic performs quality diagnostics and repairs on customer trucks, following OEM, warranty, and dealership standards. The role is scheduled for first shift, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with a Saturday rotation. The mechanic diagnoses and repairs truck systems, documents findings and work performed, coordinates with Parts and Service teams, checks repair quality, and road-tests vehicles. Candidates must bring their own tools; Truck Centers provides specialty and OEM-required tooling for shared on-site use.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of mechanical medium- or heavy-duty truck service experience in a shop setting or military installation.
- Valid driver's license and ability to meet insurance requirements.
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and commitment to quality work.
- Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
- Must provide personal tools; the employer provides specialty and OEM-required tooling for communal on-site use.
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 malfunctions; plan procedures; and perform authorized repairs.
- Perform general and major repairs to truck systems, including engines, transmissions, suspension, brakes, HVAC, and electronics.
- Document diagnostic findings, repair status, and work performed using Service Notes to support customer communication and warranty processing.
- Coordinate with the Parts department to obtain and verify parts, and communicate status updates or requests to the Shop Foreman and Service Administration team.
- Perform quality checks on completed work.
- Road-test vehicles to confirm repairs resolved customer complaints.
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Health insurance with two plan options
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- 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
- 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
No Education Listed
