Heavy-Duty Diesel Mechanic (2nd Shift) - Sign-On Bonus Available!
- Pay
- $27 – $40 per hour
- Location
- Springfield, IL · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Listed
- Today
Skills & highlights for this role
- medium-duty truck service
- heavy-duty truck service
- mechanical aptitude
- diagnostics
- major and general repair
Also useful
- welding
- fabrication
- Class A CDL
- Class B CDL
- air brake endorsement
About the role
Truck Centers, Inc. is growing, and we're looking for Service Technicians and Certified Diesel Mechanics at all experience levels to join our team. As a Diesel Technician, you play a crucial role in our Service department, helping keep our customers on the road by delivering top-notch repairs and maintenance.
Shift Available
- This position will work 12:30pm-9pm
We are pleased to offer a sign-on bonus of up to $7,500 based on experience!
What You'll Do
- Perform consistent, high-quality work according to OEM, warranty, and dealership standards.
- Read repair orders, observe and listen to vehicle operation, obtain diagnostics information, identify root cause malfunctions, plan work procedures, and perform necessary repairs on a vehicle as authorized.
- Tackle general and major repairs across various truck systems, including engines, transmissions, suspensions, brakes, HVAC, electronics, and more.
- Document your diagnostic findings, repair progress, and completed work thoroughly to keep our customers informed and ensure smooth warranty processing.
- Work closely with the Parts department to verify parts and collaborate with the Shop Foreman and Service Administration team for status updates or assistance.
- Ensure every repair meets quality standards by performing checks and road tests to confirm the issue is resolved.
Additional information
If you're passionate about diesel engines and committed to delivering exceptional service, we'd love to have you on board. Join a people-focused, family-owned company where your expertise makes a real difference!
What We're Looking For
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid Driver's License with ability to meet insurance requirements is required
- Class B CDL with air brake endorsement preferred; Class A CDL highly preferred
- Certificate from a diesel tech training school or a minimum of 4 years mechanical medium- or heavy-duty truck service experience in a shop setting or military installation
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and commitment to providing quality work
- Welding and fabrication skills are a plus
- Candidates must have their own tools; TCI provides specialty and OEM-required tooling for on-site, communal use
- Must participate in a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
Pay Range
$26.56 - $39.84 per hour with flat rate pay and yearly performance reviews available.
- 401(k) with company match
- Health insurance with 3 plan options to choose from, Vision Insurance, and 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
- Company paid boot allowance
- 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
- Tool insurance at no cost
- Company-supplied specialty tooling
Additional Information
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.
About the Company
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, Indiana, and Missouri. Our team has remained dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service in an environment that fosters collaboration, innovation, and a communal spirit of giving back. To learn more about us, visit truckcentersinc.com.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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.
From Truck Centers, Inc.'s careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 12, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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