Diesel Technician

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 a Diesel Technician at our Antioch, IL dealership to diagnose and repair vehicle deficiencies across all major systems—power trains, electrical, HVAC, fuel, emissions, brakes, steering, and hydraulics. Responsibilities include removing, repairing, overhauling, and replacing assemblies and components, plus performing machine shop operations and precision adjustments to bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, linkages, clutches, and traction units.

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. 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. Education and/or

Required Experience:

10+ years of industry experience preferred Certifications for Detroit, Cummins, Freightliner or Total Truck Care preferred Tooling Supply Management Mechanical Inspection Tools Technical Understanding Attention to

Detail, Dependability Thoroughness Verbal Communication, Documentation Skills Inventory Control Job Knowledge Compensation & Benefits:

Compensation:

$30/hr-$43/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 Additional voluntary benefits: We also offer a variety of other benefits including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Accident Coverage, Critical Illness, Cancer Insurance, Pet Insurance, and Identity Theft Insurance 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. LDVbHMmLOi