Diesel Technician (Military Veterans)

Transwest Isuzu Truck of St. Michael, Minnesota is seeking Military Veterans with mechanical experience who are interested in beginning a rewarding career as a Diesel Technician.

This opportunity is part of the Isuzu Veterans Apprenticeship Program (IVAP), a U.S. Department of Labor and GI Bill®-approved Registered Apprenticeship program designed to help qualified Veterans transition into the commercial truck industry. Through IVAP, participants may gain hands-on dealership experience while working toward successful completion of apprenticeship and certification requirements.

IVAP connects qualified applicants with participating Isuzu dealerships seeking skilled technical talent. Qualified applicants receive recruiting support, technical screening, dealership referral assistance, and guidance through the Registered Apprenticeship and GI Bill® benefits process, where eligible.

What You Will Do

As a Diesel Technician, you may support dealership service operations by assisting with the inspection, diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of Isuzu commercial vehicles. This may include working alongside dealership service teams, participating in on-the-job learning, and completing program-related apprenticeship requirements.

• Transitioning Service Member or U.S. Military Veteran status
• 3-5 years of military or civilian technician experience
• Honorable military discharge or a Commander's Statement of Service
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Valid driver's license and a driving record that meets dealership insurance requirements
• Hands-on experience with diesel, automotive, heavy equipment, aircraft, generator, fleet maintenance, or related mechanical systems
• Experience with diesel engine diagnostics and repair, including fuel systems, cooling systems, air induction systems, preventive maintenance, and identifying root causes of performance concerns
• Experience with electrical and electronic system diagnostics, including reading wiring diagrams, multimeter use, sensor and actuator diagnostics, starting and charging systems, CAN bus or network troubleshooting, and scan tool interpretation
• Experience with emissions systems diagnostics, including DEF systems, DPF regeneration and troubleshooting, SCR systems, EGR systems, and aftertreatment diagnostics
• Experience with driveline and powertrain repair, including transmissions, clutches, drive shafts, differentials, and PTO systems
• Experience with brake systems service and diagnostics, including air brakes, hydraulic brakes, ABS systems, and brake repairs
• Experience with suspension and steering service and diagnostics, including front-end components, alignments, steering systems, and ride control systems
• Familiarity with core shop tools and equipment, including hand tools, power tools, torque tools, multimeters, vehicle lifts, and basic scan tool use
• Basic use of service information systems, repair manuals, wiring diagrams, and technical service bulletins
• Ability to follow diagnostic procedures in a dealership environment

Preferred qualifications include:

• Technical school training
• Military maintenance training

Isuzu IVAP Apprenticeship Highlights

• Compensation: 50000-70000 USD/year
• Potential full-time employment with a participating Isuzu dealership
• Program designed specifically to support Transitioning Service Members and U.S. Military Veterans
• Participation in a U.S. Department of Labor and GI Bill®-approved Registered Apprenticeship program, where eligible
• Eligible Veterans may apply for and receive GI Bill® benefits during the apprenticeship, where eligible
• Access to tools, equipment, vehicles, and training needed to complete apprenticeship and certification requirements, as provided through the participating dealership and IVAP program structure
• Opportunity to apply military mechanical experience toward a civilian Isuzu Service Technician career
• Recruiting support, technical screening, dealership referral assistance, and apprenticeship process guidance

Hiring decisions, wages, employee benefits, employment offers, and employment conditions are determined by the participating Isuzu dealership. Applicants are applying for employment with a participating Isuzu dealership and not with Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. or Educational Resource Systems, Inc.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Use of the term does not imply endorsement, affiliation, or approval by VA.