In PersonWorks at the Decatur location inside McLeod Express.
Automotive Service & RepairHeavy Duty & Diesel Vehicle Maintenance
About the job
Requirements
A high school diploma or GED is required.
A valid driver's license and ability to meet insurance requirements are required.
A certificate from a diesel technician training school or at least 4 years of medium- or heavy-duty truck service experience in a shop setting or military installation is required.
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and commitment to providing quality work are required.
Candidates must provide their own tools; specialty and OEM-required tools are provided for on-site communal use.
Candidates must participate in a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
Responsibilities
Perform consistent, high-quality work according to OEM, warranty, and dealership standards.
Read repair orders; observe and listen to vehicle operation; obtain diagnostic information; identify root-cause malfunctions; plan work procedures; and perform authorized vehicle repairs.
Perform general and major repairs on truck systems, including the engine, transmission, suspension, brakes, HVAC, and electronics.
Document diagnostic findings, repair status, and work performed using Service Notes to support customer communication and warranty processing.
Communicate with the Parts department to obtain and verify necessary parts, and with the Shop Foreman and Service Administration team regarding status updates or requests.
Perform quality checks on all work performed.
Road-test vehicles to verify that repairs resolved customer complaints.
Desired Qualifications
A Class B CDL with air brake endorsement is preferred; a Class A CDL is highly preferred.
Welding and fabrication skills are a plus.
Job Description
Truck Centers, Inc. is continually growing, and that means we have an ongoing need for Service Technicians and Certified Diesel Mechanics of varying experience to join our team. As a Diesel Mechanic, you are a vital part of our Service department and essential to getting our customers back on the road.
This position will work at our Decatur location - located inside McLeod Express.
Shift Available:
This position will work 7am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Perform consistent, high-quality work according to OEM, warranty, and dealership standards.
Read repair orders, observe and listen to vehicle operation, obtain diagnostics information, identify root cause malfunctions, plan work procedures, and perform necessary repairs on a vehicle as authorized.
Perform general and major repair of all truck systems including, engine, transmission, suspension, brakes, HVAC, electronics, and more.
Write thorough, organized documentation of diagnostic findings, repair status, and work performed using Service Notes to aid customer communication and warranty processing.
Communicate with Parts department to obtain and verify necessary parts as well as Shop Foreman and Service Administration team regarding status updates or requests.
Perform quality checks of all work performed.
Road test vehicles to ensure the repairs performed have resolved the customer's complaint(s).
Qualifications
What We're Looking For:
High School Diploma or GED
Valid Driver's License with ability to meet insurance requirements is required
Class B CDL with air brake endorsement preferred; Class A CDL highly preferred
Certificate from a diesel tech training school or a minimum of 4 years mechanical medium- or heavy-duty truck service experience in a shop setting or military installation
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and commitment to providing quality work
Welding and fabrication skills are a plus
Candidates must have their own tools; TCI provides specialty and OEM-required tooling for on-site, communal use
Must participate in a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Pay Range: $26.13 - $39.19 per hour with flat rate pay and yearly performance reviews available.
401(k) with company match
Health insurance with 3 plan options, Vision Insurance, and Dental Insurance
Paid time off including 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 PPE allowance
OEM and vendor certification training at no cost through our state-of-the-art Training Center at our Troy & South Bend campuses to maintain your certifications and obtain new ones
Tool insurance at no cost
Company-supplied specialty tooling
Additional Information
Truck Centers, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
We believe in the Hire to Retire philosophy and invest in individuals that we believe will be valuable assets to TCI and our customers for years to come. Thus, we want to help you live well through personal and professional growth plus a multitude of benefits.