Mobile Service 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 Mobile Service Technician who will be dispatched to our customers' locations to assist with maintaining diesel equipment operation by inspecting and diagnosing vehicles, completing repairs and adjustments, and providing a positive experience for our customers.

Responsibilities:

• Perform job duties at customer’s location or outside of the company facility.
• Repair and maintain customer vehicles by completing D.O.T. inspections, lube and oil changes, and other minor adjustments and minor repairs on tractors, trailers and trucks.  
• Maintain Mobile Department vehicles and shop equipment, including following operating instructions, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs if needed. 
• Maintain truck inventory.
• Record necessary information on vehicles being repaired by annotating services and repairs and completing appropriate inspections forms.
• Perform assigned duties in the main shop when mobile maintenance work is not available.
• Determine vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests and identifying worn and damaged parts. 
• Keep equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion; completing winterization procedures. 
• Verify vehicle performance by conducting test drives and appropriately adjusting controls and systems. 
• Comply with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards. 
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical and regulation publications. 
• Enhances maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and by exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Experience with tooling, supply management, and inventory control.
• Technical knowledge with 5+ years of industry experience.
• Exhibits attention to detail and dependability when working independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Certifications for Detroit, Cummins, Freightliner or Total Truck Care preferred.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Compensation: $35.00/hr-$45.00/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

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class .