Position: Diesel Mechanic

Location: River States Truck & Trailer, 3959 N Kinney Coulee Rd, La Crosse, WI 54601

Pay: $41,600 - $83,200 per year

Job Responsibilities

• Diagnosing, adjusting, repairing, and troubleshooting malfunctions using diagnostic tools & gauges on various types of heavy truck equipment using critical thinking/problem solving.
• Delivering productive results and demonstrating accountability while working with a high degree of independence.
• Utilizing computer/devices to write an itemized summary of each repair performed and parts used.
• Accurately completing DOT and other forms in a timely fashion.
• Properly clocking on and off applicable repair orders and repair segments.
• Maintaining neat and orderly work area and properly handling company tools.
• Notifying the Service Advisor if additional repair work is necessary.
• Being customer focused, actively listening to customer concerns and providing solutions.
• Building trust, collaborating, and maintaining cooperative relationships.
• Participating in training to stay relevant with new technology.
• Adhering to and promoting company safety policy.
• Working with and training apprentice diesel mechanics.
• Performing other duties assigned by a manager/supervisor; being adaptable.

Compensation

• Paid by-weekly
• Hourly Pay: $20-$40 per hour
• Efficiency Bonus Pay Eligible
• Sign On Bonus Available
• Annual Reviews

Schedule

• 1st Shift Available (based on experience)
• 2nd Shift, Mon-Fri 2:30 pm - 11 pm

Must Have

• Minimum of 1 year experience as a diesel technician on Class 6-8 vehicles.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to submit to and pass background check and drug screening test.
• Necessary tools to perform position responsibilities.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• A positive team attitude is a must!

Would Like To Have

• Class A CDL
• Technical degree
• A/C, Brake, and DOT Annual Inspector Certifications
• Specialize in specific areas (i.e. engine, drive train, brakes, etc.)

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision insurance available
• 401k with company match
• Roth 401k
• Life insurance, long-term/short term: accident, critical illness, cancer, pet insurance options
• Paid holidays
• Employee referral bonuses
• PTO - Personal Time Off
• Tool or boot allowance $800 per year ($200 reimbursed per quarter)
• Company provided uniforms
• On-the-job paid training (on-site corporate OEM trainer & facility)
• Apprentice scholarships available
• Fed-med reimbursement
• Teladoc (company paid)
• Learn, earn, grow, develop, and advance with us

About Us

River States Truck & Trailer, Western Wisconsin’s premier family of Freightliner and Western Star dealerships since 1972. We specialize in sales (new & used inventory), repair, maintenance, parts, and service. We have an in-house, state-of-the-art learning facility where we are growing the next generation of world-class industry experts. Our main goal is to provide excellent customer service – and our valued employees are how we achieve that!

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