Traveling Diesel Technician

Housby Mack•Ankeny, IA

About The Position

Housby is hiring a Traveling Diesel Technician for its service team. Based in Ankeny, Iowa, the position requires frequent travel to customer job sites across the United States to diagnose and repair vehicles according to OEM guidelines, with little to no supervision. The technician handles basic and complex repairs, inspections, maintenance, road tests, repair documentation, and safe disposal of fluids. The role involves travel out of state for periods of up to 10 days at a time and travel up to 90% of the time. The work takes place indoors and outdoors at varied job sites, and some weekend and evening hours are required. The position requires at least five years of heavy-duty diesel mechanic experience on Class 6–8 vehicles, a Class A or B CDL, and a high school diploma or GED. A diesel mechanic trade school certification or equivalent experience is preferred. The technician must supply tools, follow safety procedures and Housby’s Core Values, and be willing to pursue continuing education as needed. Housby describes itself as a family-owned business with more than 50 years in operation and offers competitive hourly pay based on experience, benefits, company-provided uniforms and service truck, paid holidays and PTO, travel per diem, training, and professional development.

Requirements

At least 5 years of heavy-duty diesel mechanic experience on Class 6–8 vehicles.
Class A or B CDL.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to travel up to 90% of the time.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.
General computer skills.
Ability to follow Housby's Core Values.
Ability to supply tools needed for the job.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling.
Ability to work in hot summer and cold winter temperatures.

Nice To Haves

Certification from a diesel mechanic trade school, or equivalent experience.
Willingness to continue education as directed.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and complete basic and complex repairs at customer sites.
Inspect and maintain equipment to identify needed work and damaged parts.
Diagnose and repair vehicles according to OEM guidelines.
Correct vehicle deficiencies by replacing, repairing, and adjusting parts, including disassembling major components or systems when needed.
Complete repairs within given timelines.
Perform vehicle road tests, including driving vehicles when necessary.
Document repair steps and time spent in the computer system.
Clean, lubricate, and perform routine maintenance on vehicles.
Properly dispose of fluids and clean the workspace after repairs.
Interact with customers courteously and professionally and maintain a professional image.
Follow general safety rules for each job.
Supply tools needed to perform the job efficiently.
Travel out of state frequently, potentially for weeks at a time, with a maximum of 10 days on the road at a time.
Complete continuing education courses as needed.