Automotive Service & RepairHeavy Duty & Diesel Vehicle Maintenance
About the job
Requirements
One to three or more years of industry experience is preferred, not required.
Detroit, Cummins, Freightliner, or Total Truck Care certifications are a plus.
Skills include tooling, supply management, use of mechanical inspection tools, technical understanding, attention to detail, dependability, thoroughness, verbal communication, documentation, and inventory control.
Responsibilities
Determine vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests and identifying worn and damaged parts.
Keep equipment available by completing preventive maintenance schedules, installing component and part upgrades, controlling corrosion, and completing winterization procedures.
Correct vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing assemblies, components, parts, and systems, including power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, and hydraulic systems.
Complete machine shop operations and make adjustments and alignments, including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
Verify vehicle performance through test drives and by adjusting controls and systems.
Comply with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
Maintain vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting.
Maintain vehicle records by documenting services and repairs.
Keep shop equipment operating by following operating instructions, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and arranging repairs.
Contain costs by using warranties and evaluating service and parts options.
Keep supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing orders, and verifying receipt.
Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical and regulatory publications.
Support the maintenance department and organization by taking ownership of assigned work and exploring opportunities to add value.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
One to three or more years of industry experience is preferred.
Detroit, Cummins, Freightliner, or Total Truck Care certifications are a plus.
At TransChicago Truck Group, we keep the trucks and people that power our economy rolling. We’re a full-service commercial truck dealership representing Freightliner and Western Star by providing sales, service, and parts for the trucks that keep goods on the road. We’re a family-owned, fast-growing dealership group that values curiosity, teamwork, and growth. If you’re the kind of person who likes to learn by doing and see the impact of your work every day, you’ve found the right spot.
We're looking for an Diesel Technician - Apprentice at our Gary, IN dealership to assist with the repair of diesel trucks. This person will be primarily responsible for completing inspections and preventive maintenance, correcting vehicle deficiencies, making adjustments and alignments, and keeping records.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts.
Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion; completing winterization procedures.
Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations; making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
Complies with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting.
Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
Contains costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options.
Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulation publications.
Enhances maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Other duties as assigned.
Experience & Education:
1-3+ years of industry experience preferred
Certifications for Detroit, Cummins, Freightliner or Total Truck Care a plus
Tooling
Supply Management
Mechanical Inspection Tools
Technical Understanding
Attention to Detail, Dependability
Thoroughness
Verbal Communication, Documentation Skills
Inventory Control
TransChicago Truck Group is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. TransChicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.