Diesel Mechanic

Navistar has an exciting new opportunity for a Diesel Mechanic 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.

• Diagnoses mechanical, hardware, software and systems failures and electrical troubleshooting using established procedures
• Performs maintenance, testing and calibration of repaired products
• Prepares reports for analysis of product failure trends and service ability issues
• May communicate with field-based technicians for details helpful to failure diagnostics or repair, but generally without direct client contact
• Welding fabrication with Tig, Mig, Stick, Oxy-Acetylene
• Welding skills & plasma cutting
• Repair and/or replace all components of diesel engines, hydraulic, air conditioning, electrical, and suspension systems, drive trains, steering, braking, material handling, and operator comfort systems
• Read, analyze, and interpret technical information from schematics, technical manuals, drawings and procedures, and governmental regulations

• Associate’s degree
• At 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

• 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)

• Previous mechanic experience involving truck and engine assembly, repair, and fabrication
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Vehicle experience that includes some of the following: commercial vehicles, off-highway vehicles, agriculture vehicles, and/or passenger vehicles
• Experience with alternative fuels, including EV (electric vehicles), and/or Propane
• Experience with Cummins/Allison/Eaton/Duramax
• Training/Education as a Truck mechanic, as a Diesel Engine mechanic
• Experience with welding fabrication with Tig, Mig, Stick, Oxy-Acetylene Welding skills & plasma cutting
• Knowledge of multimeter and/or module programming
• Prior dealership or fleet service experience
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office – Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint

• Highly Preferred Skills:
  • Associates Degree in Automotive Technology 1 Years of Diesel Experience
    OR
  • 2 years of Diesel Mechanic experience
  • Experience working on heavy truck or equipment

• Medical/Dental/Vision and Life Insurance Plans starting on day 1
• Annual Incentive / Bonus Pay
• 401(k) with monthly matching contributions, along with additional age weighted contributions to your retirement account
• Holiday pay
• Vacation Days
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career growth and development
• On-the-job training
• Paid Bi-weekly

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.

Visit us at www.Navistar.com to discover more about our organization.

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.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to access the online application system or participate in the interview process due to your disability, please email HRC@Navistar.com to request assistance. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response. Otherwise, your request may not be considered.

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