Job Description Job Description Rush Isuzu Truck Center of Elk Grove Village, Illinois, is seeking candidates who are interested in beginning a rewarding career as an Isuzu Service 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 an Isuzu Service Technician Apprentice, 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. Requirements Transitioning Service Member or U.S. Military Veteran status 3+ years of military or civilian technician experience Honorable military discharge or Commander's Statement of Service Eligible to work in the United States Hands-on experience with diesel, automotive, heavy equipment, aircraft, generator, fleet maintenance, or related mechanical systems Safe use of standard hand tools, power tools, torque wrenches, floor jacks, jack stands, vehicle lifts, and basic shop equipment Use of measuring tools and preventive-maintenance equipment during vehicle inspections and services Ability to follow repair procedures and instructions Experience working as part of a service department or shop team, including taking direction from senior technicians or shop foremen and communicating repair progress to mentors or supervisors Clean driving record Preferred qualifications include: Experience with diesel engine maintenance or repair, including commercial truck, fleet vehicle, or heavy equipment maintenance or repair Experience with electrical, braking, suspension, HVAC, or driveline systems Familiarity with diagnostic scan tools to retrieve fault codes, along with safe use of shop equipment Basic multimeter usage and the ability to read wiring diagrams and service manuals Basic computer skills for repair orders and service information systems Familiarity with OEM diagnostic software, advanced electrical diagnostics, oscilloscopes and specialty testing equipment, engine rebuilding tools, hydraulic and pneumatic system diagnostics, or alignment or driveline specialty equipment Familiarity with diesel emissions systems, including classroom training ASE certifications, student certifications, or manufacturer training Benefits Isuzu IVAP Apprenticeship Highlights Competitive annual salary of 55,000-75,000 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.