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Diesel Automotive Technician - Heavy & Light Duty Trucks

Bob Brown Chevrolet
Urbandale, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/24/2026
Job Summary

We are looking for a Diesel Service Technician to join our growing team! Work would include Light, Medium, and Heavy Duty Trucks and Diesel vehicles. The right candidate will have a strong service technician background and ASE certified. The day-to-day duties include performing work on specific repair orders and diagnosing what repairs need to be done. Due to Bob Brown's large Fleet & Commercial department, we have plenty of work.

Compensation

  • Hourly flat rate wage of $45.00 to $50.00 per hour.
  • Sign-on bonus available for the most experienced and qualified candidate.
  • Weekly production bonuses.
  • Participation, with dealer match, in the GM Tech Excellence Bonus Program. Potential of $12,000 annually and up to 250,000 GM rewards points valued at an additional $2,500.


Benefits

  • Paid Time Off
  • We encourage professional development and continued growth and offer paid training to enhance your skill sets.
  • Medical Insurance
  • Prescription Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Cancer/Accident/Critical Illness Coverage
  • Medical Flexible Spending Account
  • Dependent Care Spending Account
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401k Plan with Company match
  • Employee discounts


Responsibilities

Perform work specified on the repair order with efficiency and in accordance with dealership

Test-drive vehicles, and test components and systems, using diagnostic tools and special service equipment

Diagnose, maintain, and repair vehicle automotive systems including engine, transmission, electrical steering, suspension, brakes, air conditioning, etc.

Communicate directly with the Service Advisor so that customers are informed if any additional service is needed. Provide an estimate of time needed for additional repairs

Execute repairs under warranty to manufacturer specifications

Qualifications

2 years of Service Technician experience preferred.

2 years Diesel repair and maintenance experience required.

High school diploma or equivalent, ASE Certification required

A Level Qualifications, Including Diagnostic, Electrical And Engine Repair

Dexterity, requiring a steady hand, excellent hand-eye coordination

Mechanical and troubleshooting skills and ability to operate electronic diagnostic equipment

Excellent customer service skills and basic computer competencies

Positive, friendly attitude, along with an eagerness to improve

Enjoy working in a dynamic environment

Teammate with ability to collaborate with others effectively

Ability to learn new technology, repair and service procedures and specifications

Valid driver's license and clean driving record

Company Blurb

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Salary : $45 - $50

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