Diesel Technician

Diesel TechnicianWe are looking for a talented Diesel Technician to join our team specializing in engine repairs for our Distribution Business in Nashville, TN.$5000 Sign on Bonus!In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:Complete troubleshooting, repairs and rebuilds on engine products and other customer equipment in a service shop.Perform preventative maintenance based on assessment of engines, including utilizing computers/software in the process of diagnostic work.Apply documented procedures and policies to complete complex repairs, including identifying and preparing required parts and tools.Completing required documentation, such as work completed documents, time sheets, warranty claims, quality documents via handwritten forms or business system input screens.Ongoing training and additional certifications on new and existing Cummins products.Adhere to all our relevant Health, Safety & Environmental policies, procedures and legislation and reports any issues / incidents to their supervisor.Key Responsibilities:Applies documented procedures and policies to complete basic repairs and schedule maintenance, including preparing required parts and tools. Disassemble, inspect and clean engines and/or engine components. Assists with completion required documentation, such as work completed documentation, time sheets, warranty claims and quality forms, via handwritten forms or business system input screens. Completes training in line with skill and business requirements. Maintains work area and tools for cleanliness and proper operation. Ensure adherence to all relevant Health, Safety & Environmental policies, procedures and legislation and reports any issues / incidents to their supervisor.External Qualifications and CompetenciesCompetencies: Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Ensures accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments. Nimble learning - Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder. Plans and aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Health and Safety Fundamentals - Champions and models proactive health and safety behaviors by identifying, reporting and participating in actions to improve health and safety in order to build an interdependent culture and contribute to an injury-free workplace. Diagnostics Application - Translates customer complaints to develop troubleshooting plan; troubleshoots issue following guided work flows, procedures, specialized equipment such as mechanical and electronic service tools, and diagnoses computer software to isolate failed components to enable a successful repair; validates repair by duplicating complaint to ensure it has been resolved; documents results of troubleshooting in business systems to communicate what has been done for payment and historical tracking. Electrical Knowledge - Demonstrates knowledge of Cummins and industry standards on working with low and/or high voltage by complying with all safe work procedures including Personal Protective Equipment to create a safe work environment; applies basic electrical theories and electronics components knowledge using appropriate tools and procedures to diagnose and repair products safely and efficiently. Electronic Service Tool Application - Identifies the suite of available hardware and software tools required for a service event; utilizes the appropriate electronic tool set to maintain the product or diagnose and troubleshoot an issue; interprets electronic tool results or recommendations to determine next steps for service resolution. Mechanical Knowledge - Demonstrates knowledge of Cummins and industry standards by complying with all safe work procedures including Personal Protective Equipment to create a safe work environment; applies mechanical principles and theories using appropriate tools and procedures to diagnose and repair products safely and efficiently. Product Repair and Maintenance - Repairs and maintains mechanical/electrical products following guidelines, using required tools within standard repair time to ensure a quality repair; disassembles and assembles engines or power generators following guidelines, using required tools to ensure a clean and organized environment; inspects and replaces parts and components following re-use guidelines to minimize customers cost of ownership; performs progressive damage check following guidelines to restore to pre-failure condition. Service Documentation - Creates and verifies customer, equipment and technical information; captures specific data using required service tools; follows procedures and documents required information in the service management system in order to have an accurate record of the work done. Technical Escalation - Obtains product technical issue information and utilizes available resources including data management tools; elevates issues to a higher level of expertise, balancing timeliness of customer response with investigation efforts; captures all troubleshooting steps in the appropriate database in order to ensure seamless transitions and accurate response to ticket resolution in a timely manner. Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.Education, Licenses, Certifications: Apprentice Trained Engine Technician (Preferred) Vocational diploma from relevant technical institution Locally valid driving permit (Preferred) This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.Experience: Minimal level of work shop experience required Basic level knowledge of and/or experience with engine productsAdditional Responsibilities Unique to this PositionEntry level diesel technician position.DOT- A current valid license is required for this role. Must be 18 years old with 2 years driving experience. This role requires a 5 year motor vehicle report, free from major violations.This position is subject to Federal Transit Administration random and pre-employment drug testing requirements. This roll will be subject to on-going random drug and alcohol testing.About UsCummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.Job InfoJob Identification 2427584Job Category ServicePosting Date 07/08/2026, 10:19 PMApply Before 10/08/2026, 12:00 AMJob Schedule Full timeRole Category On-site with FlexibilityLocations 706 Spence Lane, Nashville, TN, 37217, USAffiliated to Bargaining Unit/Trade Union NoPay Range 48,800.00 - 73,200.00 USD ANNUALRelocation Eligible? YesAllowable Work Locations AK,AL,AR,AZ,CA,CO,CT,DC,DE,FL,GA,HI,IA,ID,IL,IN,KS,KY,LA,MA,MD,ME,MI,MN,MO,MS,MT,NC,ND,NE,NH,NJ,NM,NV,NY,OH,OK,OR,PA,RI,SC,SD,TN,TX,UT,VA,VT,WA,WV,WI,WYDoes the role require work to be done 100% onsite due to its operational nature? Yes