Diesel Technician
Antioch, IL
Full Time
Experienced
TransChicago Truck Group is a leader in truck and truck related products and services. Our mission is to continually seek better ways of doing business. To differentiate ourselves from our competitors. All our activities are structured to recognize and exceed the expectations of our customers.
What you will be doing
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.
What you need to succeed (Skills)
Many of our jobs come with great benefits-including healthcare, ways to save for the future, and opportunities for career advancement.
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.
What you will be doing
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.
What you need to succeed (Skills)
- 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.
- 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.
- Tooling
- Supply Management
- Mechanical Inspection Tools
- Technical Understanding
- Attention to Detail, Dependability
- Thoroughness
- Verbal Communication, Documentation Skills
- Inventory Control
- Job Knowledge
- 10+ years industry experience
- Certifications for Detroit, Cummins, Freightliner or Total Truck Care (Preferred)
Many of our jobs come with great benefits-including healthcare, ways to save for the future, and opportunities for career advancement.
- Earn Vacation over the course of your first year + Holidays + Sick Days
- Full Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- Career Advancement. We are strong believers in continual training and development for our people. Your success is our success.
- Company Paid life insurance.
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) option
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.
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