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Diesel Service Technician (Diesel Engine Specialist)

Diesel Technician (Diesel Engine Specialist)

 Vander Haag’s has a great opportunity for an experienced Diesel Service Technician to join our team in Des Moines, Iowa.  This position requires 3 – 5 years previous experience with diesel engine diagnostics and repair/reinstallation.  Qualified candidates should have a broad range of experience with various diesel engine manufacturers including Detroit, Cat, and Cummins.  Certifications for specific engine manufacturers is not required.  ASE Certification is preferred, but also not required.

Vander Haag’s offers:

  • Hourly base pay that reflects your experience in the industry.
  • Eligibility for efficiency bonus in addition to hourly wage (paid monthly).
  • A complete benefits package.
  • Work in a clean, well-lit shop complete with overhead hoists and shop equipment.

At Vander Haag’s, no two days are exactly the same. You get the opportunity to work on a wide range of different heavy duty truck makes and models! General duties include:

  • All types of medium and heavy duty truck repair
  • Engine diagnostics and overhauls
  • Drivetrain
  • Electrical
  • Engine removal & reinstallation

Hours: Day shift hours, four days per week!  Schedule can be set for Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday. No evenings, weekends, or holidays required!

Compensation: This position pays an hourly base compensation + overtime. Hourly rate will range from $35.00 - $42.00/hour. Hourly rate is dependent upon experience and qualifications (e.g., ASE Certifications, etc.).

Tools: Vander Haag’s offers flexible arrangements to assist you with the purchase of additional tools (if necessary). We also sell Milwaukee power tools right at our store locations!

Benefits: We offer a generous benefits package that includes health insurance, dental insurance, 401(k) match, Health Savings Account match, Paid Time Off, and much more.  You can learn more about all the benefits available to you by checking out our Benefits Information page.  But that's not all... Vander Haag's also offers some unique perks like Chiefs & Royals tickets and more!  Check out all the awesome perks that our team members enjoy!

We invite you to check it out for yourself and see why so many of our employees have been with us for 10, 20, even 30 years or more!

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While Vander Haag's, Inc still holds strong to its family focused values that have been at the core of the business since first opening in 1939, the company now features 11 Midwest locations selling quality used/rebuilt/new truck parts, selling commercial trucks & trailers, and providing full service heavy duty truck repair. 43.178044 -95.155024  Spencer, IA 41.640436 -93.584249  Des Moines, IA 43.594099 -96.709450  Sioux Falls, SD 41.158006 -95.826804  Council Bluffs, IA 39.065417 -94.498172  Kansas City, MO 41.033283 -86.596167  Winamac, IN 39.740696 -86.255676  Indianapolis, IN 39.960151 -83.366700  London, OH 38.176011 -85.750102  Louisville, KY 32.807028 -96.873557  Dallas, TX 38.751480 -90.470276  Bridgeton, MO

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