Rihm Leasing is seeking a full-time, permanent DIESEL TECHNICIAN/MECHANIC with mid to high level of experience to join our growing team!

As a DIESEL TECHNICIAN / MECHANIC you will perform all types of repairs and diagnostics on a variety of makes and models of both medium and heavy-duty trucks. Rihm Leasing is a division of Rihm Family Companies (RFC), with facilities throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin and South Dakota. We are proud to provide safety training and a safe work environment to all our team members. Our management team is excited to offer you the opportunity to learn and grow beyond your current skills and knowledge. Rihm Leasing allows you to take control of your own career growth and "fuel" your future by advancing at your own speed.

This position is open to current heavy duty diesel technicians/mechanics with experience. Take a moment to review this job description. YOU just might be the team member we’re looking for!

You’re most likely a good fit for this position if you're the kind of person who…

• Prefers more hands-on tasks and jobs
• Has a large toolbox and likes getting their hands dirty
• Enjoys working both in a team environment and on their own
• Enjoys continuously learning and challenging themselves
• Wants a little more control over their own career growth
• Likes working on all truck makes and models, but thinks that Kenworth is the best
• Enjoys having the opportunity to choose from a wide selection of benefits and programs such as generous paid time off (PTO), annual tool allowance, and other reimbursement options for safety glasses, Red Wing Shoes and more
• Appreciates a pay scale based on personal certifications and skills
• Anticipates working 40-45 hours a week (or more if desired)
• Likes having the opportunity to make extra money by joining an afterhours on-call rotation

If people have said things like this to you, then this position might be for you…

• You’re a really good problem solver
• You’re really great at asking questions
• You’re a team player
• Thank you for working with me on that
• Thank you for fixing my vehicle
• Thank you for taking the initiative to figure that out

If these activities sound fun to you, then this position is really for you…

• Being outside, or in a covered garage, during any kind of weather (cold and hot)
• Using your skills and knowledge to problem solve and diagnose root causes on customer equipment
• Working closely with other technicians to diagnose and solve difficult problems together
• Taking certified training courses directly from Kenworth
• Taking courses and learning new skills at your own speed
• Having more control over your own career growth
• Wearing a uniform every day (it makes getting ready in the morning really easy)
• Getting A LOT of work done while also having fun
• Working for a women owned company with a close-knit family feel

If these things make you throw your wrench down, then this may not be the job for you…

• Lots of noises going on constantly
• Being outside when it’s snowing or very hot out
• Getting your hands dirty
• Having to regularly lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Being expected to be a self-starter
• Occasionally talking directly to customers to explain situations with their equipment and what fixes are needed
• Managing your time efficiently to complete all jobs given to you by your supervisor
• Using computers often (we are a mostly paperless shop)

If these specific tasks sound like things you could do, then you should apply today…

• Following designated processes and procedures that ensure a safe environment for all team members in the shop
• Delivering consistent and efficient work on every job
• Starting work orders efficiently
• Ensuring a safe workspace by cleaning up spills and messes
• Examining all critical parts on every truck
• Applying your technical services to medium/heavy duty vehicles and equipment
• Following work orders and listening to vehicles in operation to accurately diagnose and resolve malfunctions
• Courteously communicating needed fixes to customers as needed
• Performing both technical/electrical repairs and more hands-on repairs as well