In 1944, a group of regional truck leasing company owners met in Chicago to discuss how they could work together to provide maintenance for one another as their trucks began to travel across the country. From that meeting, NationaLease was born. Today, maintenance and the technicians who provide it still form the backbone of the NationaLease system. We are looking to strengthen our team with people who share our passion for providing a high level of quality and service to our customers. If you are that sort of person, we’d love to hear from you. Additional information can be found on our website at http://www.nationalease.com. You can also follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

At TransChicago Truck Group's Elite Support Certified Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana locations, we carry a vast inventory of new Freightliner and Western Star trucks and all makes used trucks. We offer Isuzu Trucks, Capacity Yard Spotters and Transcraft and Benson trailers. We provide state-of-the-art service and an extensive mix of parts for any make vehicle, including Alliance, Detroit and Cummins to name a few. Our own TruFit Truck Parts label offers even more options. We provide all this with one goal in mind: to keep our customers' businesses up and running with as little interruption as possible. Our expert employees will assist you with every step of your process from buying and financing a new or used truck, to parts purchasing and servicing your vehicles for years to come. You can rely on a partnership with us to take you through the entire process with your needs in mind.

This is our commitment to you.

What You’ll Do

Title: Diesel Technician
Location: Gary, IN

Are you looking for a career instead of just a job? The trucking industry is booming and TransChicago Truck Group is looking for talented Diesel Technicians to join our growing team. All of our locations are Elite Support Certified dealerships because of our high standards and customer service excellence - a certification earned by only 8% of Freightliner full-service dealerships. We offer competitive salaries, union benefits, and you can’t beat our current hiring bonus. Could TransChicago Truck Group be your next career move and do you have what it takes to come onboard? Check us out and apply today!

Essential functions and expectations:
Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts.
Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion; completing winterization procedures.
Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations; making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
Complies with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting.
Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
Contains costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options.
Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulation publications.
Enhances maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Tooling
Supply Management
Mechanical Inspection Tools
Technical Understanding
Attention to Detail, Dependability
Thoroughness
Verbal Communication, Documentation Skills
Inventory Control
Job Knowledge
Education and/or required experience:
High School Diploma
1-3 years industry experience
Certifications for Detroit, Cummins, Freightliner or Total Truck Care (Preferred)

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.

What We’re Looking For