Mobile Diesel Mechanic
About The Position
Rush Truck Centers is seeking experienced, certified technicians to maintain customer fleets and respond to service calls at customer locations. Mobile Diesel Technicians provide on-site service for trucks and equipment, helping customers receive expedited technical expertise. The position supports a network of commercial vehicle dealerships representing multiple truck and bus manufacturers. The technician maintains and repairs diesel trucks and related equipment, performs diagnostics and preventive maintenance, documents work, manages service-truck inventory and tools, and communicates with customers about repairs. The role reports to the Service Manager, with duties assigned daily. Technicians must remain available for after-hours service calls and an open work schedule. The listed pay range is USD $20.00 to $55.00 per hour. Rush Truck Centers describes a total rewards package that includes healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with company matching, an employee stock purchase program, performance-based incentives, and training and development opportunities.
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.
- Mechanical aptitude and technical ability.
- Medical card as required by the FMVS.
Nice To Haves
- Current CDL; preferred but not required.
- Peterbilt, International, Ford, Hino, Isuzu, Cummins, or ASE certifications; preferred and rewarded.
Responsibilities
- Maintain equipment according to company standards.
- Perform basic maintenance on the service truck, including fueling, checking oil, keeping it clean, and completing and documenting required inspections as assigned.
- Manage service-truck inventory and keep the vehicle properly stocked.
- Report to the Service Manager and perform duties assigned daily.
- Remain available for after-hours service calls and an open work schedule.
- Maintain and inventory supplied tools used to service diesel trucks and associated equipment.
- Read job orders and observe and listen to vehicles in operation to identify malfunctions and plan work procedures.
- Use diagnostic equipment and available technical information to identify malfunctions and perform the correct repair procedures.
- Diagnose, remove, and replace diesel engine and vehicle components, including injectors, pistons, liners, camshafts, cylinder heads, bearings, oil pans, clutches, fan hubs, differentials, fifth wheels, brakes, batteries, transmissions, and other parts.
- Complete diagnostic and documentation functions using the company computer system.
- Examine protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks and make adjustments.
- Lubricate moving parts and road-test repaired vehicles to verify conformance to specifications.
- Perform preventive maintenance as requested.
- Accurately and promptly submit required paperwork or enter work performed into the mobile service program.
- Respond to customer inquiries and foster positive customer relations.
- Advise customers or service writers of repairs or services that should be performed within the next three months.
- Participate in training and apply the training in the course of work.
- 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 opportunities.
- Opportunities for professional growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
