[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Lithia Motors jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lithia-motors/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Lithia Motors # Automotive Diesel Technician Des Moines Mercedes, Urbandale, IA Full-time Skilled Trades & Maintenance Listed on Lithia Motors’s official careers site. Posted October 16, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Lithia Motors’s careers site →](https://lithia.wd504.myworkdayjobs.com/LithiaCareers/job/Des-Moines-Mercedes-Urbandale-IA-50322/Automotive-Diesel-Technician_R119404) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Lithia Motors](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lithia-motors/) / Automotive Diesel Technician ## Job description ### Dealership L0181 Mercedes-Benz of Des Moines Mercedes Benz of Des Moines Hiring: Automotive Diesel Technician Pay: To Be Discussed during in-person interviews Schedule: We ask that you have open availability to support dealership operations and customer demand. You will need to be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Reports to: Service Manager Onsite in Des Moines Iowa Why Join Our Team? At Mercedes-Benz of Des Moines, excellence isn't just expected—it's recognized. Proudly named the 2025 Cars.com Iowa Mercedes-Benz Dealer of the Year and a 2025 Consumer Satisfaction Award winner, our dealership has built a reputation for exceptional customer service, automotive expertise, and a commitment to quality. Our highly rated team is consistently recognized by customers for personalized service, and a welcoming experience. As part of Lithia & Driveway, one of the nation's leading automotive retailers, you'll join a team that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and career development. Build your career with a respected luxury automotive brand! ### What You'll Do Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair diesel engines, fuel systems, and related mechanical components. Perform diesel engine diagnostics, preventative maintenance, and mechanical repairs according to manufacturer specifications. Inspect, diagnose, and repair braking systems, steering, suspension, electrical systems, and HVAC components. Utilize diagnostic equipment, scan tools, and technical service information to identify and resolve vehicle concerns. Complete diesel vehicle inspections, road tests, and quality checks to ensure accurate and reliable repairs. Document diagnostic findings, completed repairs, and labor time accurately in repair orders. Maintain a safe, clean, and organized service bay while following manufacturer and dealership safety standards. ### What You'll Bring 3+ years of experience as a Diesel Technician, Diesel Mechanic, or Automotive Service Technician with diesel repair experience. Hands-on experience diagnosing and repairing diesel engines, fuel systems, and mechanical components. Knowledge of diesel diagnostics, preventative maintenance, electrical systems, brakes, steering, and suspension. Experience using automotive diagnostic equipment, scan tools, and manufacturer repair procedures. ASE certifications or manufacturer-specific technical training. Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record. Total Rewards We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including: Competitive pay Medical, Dental and Vision Plans Paid Holidays & PTO Short and Long-Term Disability Paid Life Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan Employee Stock Purchase Plan Lithia Learning Center Vehicle Purchase Discounts Wellness Programs Additional information about our Total Rewards benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at totalrewards.lithiadriveway.com ### About Us At Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) our success is fueled by our high performing teams delivering Auto Done Easy for our customers. We create simple, transparent, and convenient customer experiences throughout the vehicle-ownership lifecycle by leveraging our hundreds of store locations and our key adjacencies - Driveway, DFC, and GreenCars. We've built a retail model that champions entrepreneurial leadership, Growth Powered by People, and a strategy that creates possibilities and pushes us to reach our potential. High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. We are a drug-free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 16, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 20, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 20, 2026 - Listed for: 4 days - Location: Des Moines Mercedes, Urbandale, IA - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Lithia Motors’s careers site →](https://lithia.wd504.myworkdayjobs.com/LithiaCareers/job/Des-Moines-Mercedes-Urbandale-IA-50322/Automotive-Diesel-Technician_R119404) ## More jobs at Lithia Motors ### [Automotive Sales Consultant](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lithia-motors/jobs/736d9a61cfbf34de866e/) Des Moines Mercedes, Urbandale, IA ### [Vehicle Exchange Coordinator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lithia-motors/jobs/1a7237c15f83edd21afb/) Des Moines Mercedes, Urbandale, IA ### [Acura Apprentice Express Technician](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lithia-motors/jobs/6f110d92a879f949e4c4/) Atlantic Coast Acura, Jacksonville, FL ### [Airstream RV Technician](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lithia-motors/jobs/393109633e821a4ea697/) Reno Airstream Adventures, Reno, NV ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Diesel Technician / Diesel Mechanic | Earn $26 - $38 per Hour | Daytime Hours! | Minneapolis, MN](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ruan-transportation/jobs/1376e1ea7621b7f83b89/) Ruan Transportation · Minneapolis, MN ### [Diesel Technician / Diesel Mechanic | Earn $26 - $38 per Hour. 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