Diesel Technician - MBS

Midwest Bus Sales Inc

As a Diesel Technician with Midwest Bus Sales, you’ll inspect, maintain, diagnose, and repair buses and medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles in a dealership service environment.

You’ll work alongside an experienced service team while continuing to build your technical skills through company-supported training and education.

• Location: Litchfield, IL
• Pay: $26–$40/hour, based on experience, plus monthly bonus potential
• Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM–4:00 PM
• Job Type: Full-Time

Midwest Bus Sales is hiring Diesel Technicians to join our service team in Litchfield, Illinois.

As the largest Thomas Built Bus dealer in the United States, Midwest Bus Sales offers technicians the opportunity to work in a modern dealership facility alongside an experienced service team, with continued technical training, career growth, and the resources to develop your skills.

Why Technicians Join Midwest Bus Sales

$26–$40/hour, based on experience

Monthly bonus potential

Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM

Company-paid Freightliner, Cummins, Allison, Detroit Diesel, and EV training

Modern 10-bay heated shop

Custom paint booth and indoor wash bay

Career advancement opportunities

Uniforms provided with laundry service

Company-sponsored lunches and events

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

3 weeks / 120 hours of PTO in your first year, accrued monthly

9 paid holidays annually

Disability and life insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Company-provided uniforms and laundry service

The Job

As a Diesel Technician with Midwest Bus Sales, you’ll inspect, maintain, diagnose, and repair buses and medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles in a dealership service environment.

You’ll work alongside an experienced service team while continuing to build your technical skills through company-supported training and education.

What You’ll Do

Perform preventive maintenance, vehicle inspections, oil changes, and routine service

Diagnose and repair electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake, diesel, and other vehicle systems

Use diagnostic equipment, hand tools, and power tools to troubleshoot and complete repairs

Communicate estimated repair time and required materials to the Service Writer

Complete work within established Standard Repair Times

Identify warrantable repairs and document them accurately on repair orders

Complete repair orders and document parts usage and labor time using fleet maintenance software

Review and complete repairs identified through vehicle inspection reports

Perform emergency service calls as needed

Conduct vehicle safety inspections

Maintain a clean and safe work area and follow established safety procedures

Participate in technical training and continuing education opportunities

What We’re Looking For

Professional mechanical repair experience required

Experience in diesel, medium/heavy-duty truck, bus, automotive, heavy equipment, or a related mechanical field

Knowledge of vehicle repair and preventive maintenance

Familiarity with electrical, brake, suspension, hydraulic, or diesel systems

Experience using diagnostic equipment, hand tools, and power tools

Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record under company MVR requirements

CDL with air brake endorsement preferred, or ability to obtain

ASE or other relevant technical certifications preferred

Experience with CAT, Cummins, or Detroit engines is a plus

Must own the tools required to perform assigned work

Basic computer skills for repair orders and service documentation

Strong organization, communication, and time-management skills

Ability to work effectively as part of a service team

Initiative and follow-through with assigned work and daily priorities

Experience level and compensation will be based on your background and demonstrated skills.

Build Your Career with Midwest Bus Sales

Since 1979, Midwest Bus Sales has provided bus sales, parts, and service support to customers throughout the region. Today, Midwest Bus Sales is the largest Thomas Built Bus dealer in the United States and provides technicians with opportunities to develop their skills across a wide range of bus and commercial-vehicle systems.

Our team is built around Family, Safety, Service, and Respect , with continued investment in training, equipment, and employee development.

If you’re looking for competitive pay, a weekday schedule, continued technical training, and the opportunity to build your career in a professional dealership environment, apply today to join the Midwest Bus Sales team in Litchfield.

Midwest Bus Sales / Beacon Mobility is an equal opportunity employer.

• Beacon Mobility is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
• This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Beacon Mobility makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Since 1979, Midwest Bus Sales has provided award-winning sales and service to customers nationwide. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff is dedicated to providing the very best sales, parts, and service experience in the industry. We have the experience, expertise, and resources to get you the right bus at the right price, and to keep it running smoothly and safely. We are the largest Thomas Built Bus Dealer in the US. Covering six states with five locations, we have the size, scope, and ability to provide the highest quality customer and employee experience.