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Cummins

Builds engines, generators, and powertrains

Diesel Technician

Equipment Field ServiceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMobile, AL, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Cummins diagnostic and repair experience is required.
  • Intermediate-level knowledge of and/or experience with engine products is required.
  • A current valid commercial driver's license is required.
  • A five-year motor vehicle report free of major violations is required.
  • The applicant must pass a Department of Transportation physical and comply with Department of Transportation driving regulations, including Hours of Service and Electronic Logging Device use.
  • The applicant must be at least 21 years old.
  • A vocational diploma from a relevant technical institution is required.
  • The role may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Complete troubleshooting, repairs, and rebuilds on engine products and other customer equipment in a service shop.
  • Perform preventive maintenance based on engine assessments, using computers and software during diagnostic work.
  • Apply documented procedures and policies to complete complex repairs, including identifying and preparing required parts and tools.
  • Disassemble, inspect, clean, and reassemble engines and engine components.
  • Assist more experienced technicians with diagnostics and development of engine repair plans in the workshop.
  • Complete documentation such as work-completed documents, timesheets, warranty claims, and quality documents using handwritten forms or business system input screens.
  • Complete training in line with skill and business requirements, including ongoing training and additional certifications on new and existing Cummins products.
  • Maintain work areas and tools for cleanliness and proper operation.
  • Adhere to relevant health, safety, and environmental policies, procedures, and legislation, and report issues or incidents to a supervisor.
  • Translate customer complaints into troubleshooting plans; follow guided workflows, procedures, and use specialized equipment such as mechanical and electronic service tools and diagnostic software to isolate failed components; validate repairs by reproducing complaints; and document troubleshooting results in business systems.
  • Identify hardware and software tools for service events, use appropriate electronic tools to maintain products or diagnose and troubleshoot issues, and interpret tool results or recommendations to determine service-resolution steps.
  • Interpret and analyze interactions among internal and external electrical and mechanical systems, including exhaust, heating, cooling, fuel systems, driveline, aftertreatment, controls, and sensors, using tools, service publications, and measurements to diagnose and repair equipment.
  • Repair and maintain mechanical and electrical products according to guidelines and standard repair times; disassemble and assemble engines or power generators; inspect and replace parts according to reuse guidelines; and perform progressive damage checks.
  • Create and verify customer, equipment, and technical information; capture data using required service tools; and document work in the service management system.
  • Obtain product technical issue information, use available resources including data management tools, escalate issues when appropriate, and record troubleshooting steps in the appropriate database.

Desired Qualifications

  • A commercial driver's license is listed as preferred, although a current valid commercial driver's license is also stated as required elsewhere in the posting.
  • Apprentice-trained engine technician qualification is preferred.
  • A locally valid driving permit is preferred.

About the Company

Cummins

Builds engines, generators, and powertrains

Cummins designs and manufactures engines, power generation systems, and related components for commercial vehicles, industrial machinery, and stationary power. Vehicle and equipment makers install its diesel and natural gas engines, while businesses use its generator sets for backup and continuous electricity. Its components include turbochargers, emissions controls, transmissions, axles, and brakes, and its Accelera business builds batteries and electric powertrain systems. Cummins earns revenue from equipment and component sales, replacement parts, and maintenance through company-owned and independent distributors and dealers. Cummins was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Columbus, Indiana.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Columbus, IN
Founded
1919

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