Job Description

The Shop/Diesel Technician provides preventive maintenance and performs general repairs.

This position will work out of Dixon, IL. at a Truck Country customer’s facility.


Essential Functions (not in order of priority):

  • Diagnose mechanical problems using charts, technical manuals and acquired experience.

  • Perform necessary repairs and adjustments using tools and other necessary equipment in the following areas as covered under warranty: air conditioning/heating, cab, instruments, brakes frame, steering, suspension, tires, wheels, drive train, electrical systems, engine system and other components which may need repair.

  • Complete repair orders (including comment section for complaint, cause & correction), fuel tickets, timecards, expense reports, and other documentation as required.

  • Purchase parts and supplies.

  • Drive vehicles within company property and on public roads as required.

  • Observe safety rules and regulations, shop rules, company policies, PPE requirements and other instructions from management.

  • Work as scheduled, plus overtime as needed, as customer needs demand. Timecards should be consistent with the repair orders, tickets, travel time, etc.

  • Supply your own tools.

  • Operate a forklift (if applicable) with proper training and certification. Recertification every 3 yrs.

  • Be actively taking self-paced tests that pertain to this position and our business.

  • Maintain a clean and safe environment.

  • Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

  • Maintain regular on-site attendance.

    • Work Environment:

  • Frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.

  • Occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock, wet or humid conditions (non-weather) and outdoor weather conditions.

  • The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

    • Physical & Mental Requirements:

  • Sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.

  • Frequent use of keyboard, mouse or laptop.

  • Climbing in and out of vehicles.

  • Occasional stooping and bending.

  • Ability to lift/push/pull up to 25lbs regularly and up to 75lbs occasionally.

  • Vision: Close vision, Distant vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus.

  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent.

  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

  • Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

    • Education, Skills & Knowledge Required:

  • Possess a Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License with good standing MVR.

  • Graduation from an accredited diesel mechanic trade school OR have 5 years of relevant work experience.

  • Basic computer knowledge needed to research repair issues online, complete computer based training and complete required repair order data entry.

    • Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualified women, minorities and people with disabilities encouraged to apply.


    If any questions please call 1-800-251-9569, then option#2 for the recruiting department.

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