Mobile/Field Diesel Mechanic Technician- HOURLY PAY RATE

Rush Enterprises•Springfield, MO

About The Position

The Mobile Diesel Technician maintains clients’ fleets and responds to service calls at client locations while delivering exceptional customer service. Work includes cleaning, maintenance, visual inspections, parts and attachment removal and installation using appropriate manuals, report writing, disassembly and assembly, evaluating parts for reuse, and reconditioning. The technician maintains and repairs diesel-engine trucks and associated equipment, performs preventative maintenance, documents work, and responds to customer questions. The role reports to the Service Manager and receives daily assignments. The technician must remain available for after-hours service calls and an open work schedule.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Seven years of experience as a Class 7 and 8 technician in a dealership or related truck service facility.
Current and valid CDL and medical card as required by the FMVS.
Mechanical aptitude and technical ability.
Current and valid driver license with a driving record meeting the insurability guidelines of the company’s insurance carrier.
Availability for after-hours service calls and an open work schedule.

Responsibilities

Maintain all aspects of equipment according to company standards.
Perform basic truck maintenance, including fueling, checking oil, keeping the truck clean, and completing and documenting required inspections as assigned.
Manage service-truck inventory and keep the vehicle properly stocked.
Maintain and inventory supplied tools used to service diesel-engine 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 technical information to determine malfunctions and perform correct repairs.
Diagnose, remove, and replace engine and vehicle components, including injectors, pistons, liners, camshafts, cylinder heads, rod and main 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 preventative maintenance as requested.
Accurately and promptly submit required paperwork or enter work performed into the mobile service program.
Respond to customer inquiries about work and foster positive customer relations.
Advise the customer or service writer about repairs or services that should be performed within the next three months.
Participate in training and apply that training in the course of work.
Follow other instructions and perform other duties requested by the employee’s leader.