Ford Diesel Service Technician San Diego
- Rush Truck Centers
- San Diego, CA, USA
- Jun 26, 2026
Job Description
A Ford Diesel Service Technician is responsible for providing service to our customers while maintaining exceptional customer service. This can include: cleaning, maintenance, visual inspection, and removal of parts and attachments. Installation with the help of proper manuals, report writing, disassembly, assembly, parts reuse evaluation, and reconditioning.
Rush Truck Centers opens the door to the world of opportunity. We are the largest network of commercial vehicle dealerships across the US representing truck and bus manufacturers. Our franchises include Peterbilt, International, Hino, Isuzu, Ford, IC Bus and Blue Bird. We offer a rewarding career as a leader in the transportation industry. Grow with us as we continue to expand our network of locations and services.
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical service to vehicles and equipment.
- Perform general and detailed repair of all trucks, engines and components.
- Overhaul gas or diesel engines.
- Install injectors, pistons, liners, cam shafts, cylinder heads, rod and main bearings, oil pans, clutches, fan hubs, differentials, fifth wheels, brakes, change or recharge batteries, and replace transmissions and other parts.
- Read job order, observe and listen to vehicle in operation to determine malfunction and plan work procedures.
- Examine protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks, and make adjustments as needed.
- Lubricate moving parts and drive repaired vehicle to verify conformance to specifications.
- Tag all warranty parts and returns to warranty clerk.
- Attend training classes and keep abreast of factory technical bulletins.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with customers to increase overall customer satisfaction.
Benefits:
- We offer exceptional compensation and benefits, 401K and stock purchase, incentives for performance, training, and opportunity for advancement - all in a culture that appreciates and rewards excellence, a positive attitude and integrity.
Basic Qualifications:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- 5 years’ experience as a Class 7 & 8 technician in a dealership or related truck service facility
- Highly preferred to have Ford certifications obtained through Ford FACT, ASSET, with Master or Senior Master certifications holding great value.
Relocation available for qualified candidates
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
This job posting does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their leader.
Minimum Pay Rate
USD $32.00/Hr.
Maximum Pay Rate
USD $45.00/Hr.
Chuck Callahan
State
Expect More with Rush Truck Centers
For more than 50 years, Rush Truck Centers has been dedicated to exceeding customer expectations — with the values that guide our business, the solutions we offer, the brands we represent, our facilities and our exceptional customer service. We are committed to keeping our customers up and running. No one offers you more than Rush Truck Centers.
A Network Unrivaled in Reach and Scale
We are the nation's largest provider of premium products and services for the commercial vehicle market. With more than 140 locations nationwide, we can service customers virtually anywhere they operate. With thousands of trucks in stock, we have the largest inventory in North America. Our dealerships are situated on over five million square feet of real estate and feature state-of-the-art service facilities and equipment. With over $325 million in parts inventory, chances are we have the part you need in stock. We also offer financing, leasing and insurance capabilities. You can rely on our enormous reach and buying power for one-stop service, non-stop options and endless solutions.
Premium Brands Backed by Quality
Our customer demands the best, so we provide the best — from the solutions we offer to the industry-leading brands we represent — Peterbilt, International, Ford, Hino and Isuzu. From the quality of our facilities to the caliber of our people — all demonstrate our respect for the industries we serve. Our skilled specialists, expert industry knowledge and state-of-the-art facilities give Rush Truck Centers an extra mark of quality. And our entire organization participates in professional development programs, certification updates and continuing education, giving us ongoing opportunities to renew our commitment to being our best every day.
A Business Built on Solutions
Our goal is to help you drive efficiency in your operation by offering the products and services that solve your problems. Whether it is vehicle integration engineering and installation, mobile service and technicians, complete outsourced shop management, alternative fuel systems and service, real-time vehicle repair status, telematics, value-driven replacement part options, Ready to Roll® inventory, or just plain advice, we’re committed to being your complete solution provider. And if we don’t offer the solution you need today, just ask and we’ll do everything we can to offer it tomorrow.
A Culture Based on Customer Satisfaction
Although we are a large organization with a national presence, we have maintained the values of a family-run business: productivity, fairness, positive attitude and excellence. Every Rush Truck Center employee is committed to these values because we feel our customers deserve no less. We lead the industry in customer satisfaction because we focus on building lasting relationships and continually solicit input from our customers on a regular basis to make sure we stay focused on providing excellence. We empower our people to make the right decisions for their customers and work to anticipate your needs by knowing your industry and ours. We believe in our motto, “The customer is the boss.” At Rush Truck Centers, we don’t just ask our customers what we can do for them; we ask what more can we do.
With more than 140 locations nationwide, no one can match our reach and scale. We provide our customers a one-stop approach to all their truck needs.