Posted 3 weeks ago

Mobile Service Diesel Technician

Company: TransChicago Truck Group
Category: Manufacturing/Skilled Trades

 Elmhurst

Type: Full Time

The Mobile Service Technician will maintain diesel equipment operation by completing inspections and preventive maintenance requirements; correcting vehicle deficiencies; making adjustments and alignments; keeping records. Compensation is $37.50/hr-$43.40/hr. Compensation will be determined based on experience, competencies, certifications, and education. Benefits: Medical Insurance; Vision Insurance; Dental Insurance; Life and AD&D Insurance; Disability Insurance; Flexible Spending Account (FSA); 401(k) with company match; Paid Time Off (PTO); Paid Sick Time; Paid Holidays; and additional voluntary benefits.
What you need to succeed (Skills):

  • Performs job duties at customer’s location and/or outside of the Company facility.
  • Repairs and maintains customer vehicles, including D.O.T. inspections, lube and oil changes, minor adjustments and minor repairs on tractors, trailers and trucks.
  • Maintains Mobile Department vehicles, including clean-up and mechanical.
  • Maintains truck inventory.
  • Records necessary information on vehicles being repaired and completes appropriate inspections forms.
  • When mobile maintenance work is not available, performs assigned duties in the main shop.
  • 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.
  • 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; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
  • 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.