Mobile Diesel Mechanic
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Job Location:
Effingham, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
As a Mobile Diesel Mechanic at Truck Centers Inc. youll be a key player in providing exceptional on-site repairs and fleet maintenance for our customers. Working at customer locations or out in the field youll handle diagnostics inspections repairs and part replacements following our standards OEM specifications and warranty guidelines.
*This position will work 1st shift with on-call services available for after-hours and weekends.
What Youll Do:
- Perform Routine Maintenance: Keep vehicles in top shape by handling basic tasks such as filling tanks checking oil performing inspections and ensuring your vehicle is stocked with the tools and parts necessary for efficient repair and maintenance.
- Efficient Quality Repairs: Complete repair tasks with precision and efficiency maintaining high standards as per OEM warranty and company guidelines.
- Diagnostics & Problem-Solving: Use repair orders diagnostic tools and a keen eye to identify issues and execute effective repair plans bringing vehicles back to optimal condition.
- Repair Key Truck Systems: From engines and transmissions to brakes HVAC and electronics perform both general and complex repairs covering all major systems.
- Work with Certifications: Apply your certified expertise including specialized DTNA training and knowledge of engines transmissions and vendor product lines to complete repairs and installations with accuracy.
- Documentation & Communication: Use Dealer Management System and Service Notes to record thorough organized details of diagnostic findings repair progress and work performed ensuring clear communication with customers and the Service office and for smooth warranty processing.
- Warranty Recovery: Assess warranty claim status and complete necessary documentation and steps for successful warranty recovery.
- Test Repairs: Conduct road tests to ensure your repairs resolve customer concerns and meet our quality standards.
This role is perfect for those who thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about keeping our customers vehicles running smoothly. If youre skilled in diesel mechanics and ready for a field-based challenge apply to join our team!
Qualifications :
What Were Looking For:
- Education & Experience: High School Diploma or GED required. A certificate from a diesel tech training program is preferred or at least 10 years of hands-on experience with heavy-duty truck service in a shop setting.
- Licenses & Certifications: Must have a valid drivers license and meet insurance requirements. A Class A CDL with an air brake endorsement is a big plus. Were also looking for HVAC certification and ideally certifications with Cummins IS Series Allison Transmission Caterpillar engines Eaton and Meritor.
- DTNA Certifications: Completion of DTNAs 14 system certifications within the first 120 days on the job is required.
- Technical Skills: Welding and fabrication skills are essential.
- Mindset & Approach: We need someone with a strong mechanical aptitude commitment to quality work and a dedication to outstanding customer service. Independent resourceful workers with excellent time management skills will thrive here.
- Background & Screening: Must participate in a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
Work Environment:
Youll be working in diverse environmentsfrom our dealership and customer facilities to roadside locations. To succeed you should be able to repeatedly lift up to 75 lbs. unassisted.
What We Offer:
Pay Range: $24.45 - $36.67 per hour plus incentive bonus eligibility.
- 401(k) with company match
- Health insurance with 3 plan options to choose from
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Paid time off including paid volunteer time
- Disability insurance
- FSA and HSA options
- Company paid Life and AD&D insurance
- Maternity leave
- Employee assistance program
- Wellness program
- Company paid uniforms
- OEM and vendor certification training at no cost through our state-of-the-art Training Center at our Troy & South Bend campuses to maintain your certifications and obtain new ones
- Company paid PPE program
- Tool insurance at no cost
- Company-supplied specialty tooling
Additional Information :
Truck Centers Inc. is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race color religion sex national origin disability or protected veteran status. We believe in the Hire to Retire philosophy and invest in individuals that we believe will be valuable assets to TCI and our customers for years to come. Thus we want to help you live well through personal and professional growth plus a multitude of benefits.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Mechanic Experience
- Change Management
- caterpillar
- Brake Repair
- Diesel Engine Repair
- Tanker Experience
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Air Brake
- Automotive Diagnostics
- Hydraulics
- Quality Management
About Company
About Truck Centers, Inc. For over 50 years, three generations have led Truck Centers, Inc. from a single store dealership into our current network of ten, full-service dealerships and two auxiliary locations proudly representing Freightliner and Western Star trucks in Illinois, India ... View more
