Diesel Mechanic Associate
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Position Overview
Navistar has an exciting new opportunity for a Diesel Mechanic Associate to join our team at our Advanced Technology Center in Elmendorf, TX! The Diesel Mechanic will service and repair complex mechanical or electronical systems of vehicles and lend support with in-test inspections, diagnose, and perform standard mechanical and electrical vehicle repairs. The Diesel Mechanic will help support Navistar’s Research and Development group on 1st shift.
The Navistar Elmendorf Advanced Technology Center (ATC) is a Research and Development Facility as well as a support center for the San Antonio Manufacturing Plant that builds leading-edge commercial vehicles. The build operations department supports the R&D departments in the day-to-day operations and ensures that testing is not interrupted due to equipment failure or delays.
Responsibilities
Diagnoses mechanical, hardware, software and systems failures and electrical troubleshooting using established proceduresPerforms maintenance, testing and calibration of repaired productsPrepares reports for analysis of product failure trends and service ability issuesMay communicate with field-based technicians for details helpful to failure diagnostics or repair, but generally without direct client contactWelding fabrication with Tig, Mig, Stick, Oxy-AcetyleneWelding skills & plasma cuttingRepair and/or replace all components of diesel engines, hydraulic, air conditioning, electrical, and suspension systems, drive trains, steering, braking, material handling, and operator comfort systemsRead, analyze, and interpret technical information from schematics, technical manuals, drawings and procedures, and governmental regulations
Minimum Requirements
Associate’s degreeAt least 3 years of experience supporting engineering activities and/or automotive or diesel mechanic experience
OR
At least 5 years of experience supporting engineering activities and/or automotive or diesel mechanic experience
Additional Requirements
Qualified candidates, excluding current Navistar employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. Navistar does not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)
Desired Skills
Previous mechanic experience involving truck and engine assembly, repair, and fabricationStrong mechanical aptitudeVehicle experience that includes some of the following: commercial vehicles, off-highway vehicles, agriculture vehicles, and/or passenger vehiclesExperience with alternative fuels, including EV (electric vehicles), and/or PropaneExperience with Cummins/Allison/Eaton/DuramaxTraining/Education as a Truck mechanic, as a Diesel Engine mechanicExperience with welding fabrication with Tig, Mig, Stick, Oxy-Acetylene Welding skills & plasma cuttingKnowledge of multimeter and/or module programmingPrior dealership or fleet service experienceBasic knowledge of Microsoft Office – Outlook, Excel, PowerpointHighly Preferred Skills:Associates Degree in Automotive Technology + 1 Years of Diesel Experience OR2 years of Diesel Mechanic experienceExperience working on heavy truck or equipment
Benefits And Compensation
Medical/Dental/Vision and Life Insurance Plans starting on day 1Annual Incentive / Bonus Pay401(k) with monthly matching contributions, along with additional age weighted contributions to your retirement accountHoliday payVacation DaysParental LeaveTuition ReimbursementCareer growth and developmentOn-the-job trainingPaid Bi-weekly
Company Overview
Navistar, Inc. (“Navistar”) is a purpose-driven company, reimagining how to deliver what matters to create more cohesive relationships, build higher-performing teams and find solutions where others don’t.
Based in Lisle, Illinois, Navistar or its subsidiaries and affiliates produce International® brand commercial trucks and engines, IC Bus® brand school and commercial buses, all-makes OnCommand® Connection advanced connectivity services, and Fleetrite®, ReNEWeD® and Diamond Advantage® brand aftermarket parts.
With a history of innovation dating back to 1831, Navistar has more than 14,500 employees worldwide and is part of TRATON SE, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. Additional information is available at www.Navistar.com.
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Navistar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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