Diesel Technician - 1st Shift

About the role

PACCAR is seeking a full-time Diesel Technician to support engineering staff with all phases of heavy duty vehicle testing at the Paccar Technical Center Vehicle Operations Lab. This position is for the 1st shift; Tuesday through Saturday.

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905, recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Prepare heavy duty vehicles for testing, including replacing components and installing measurement instrumentation
• Work closely with engineering staff to ensure engines and vehicles are performing as requested during testing
• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair test engines and vehicles
• Maintain the highest level of documentation, work area cleanliness and organization
• Keep abreast of new technologies
• Perform duties safely and efficiently with minimal supervision
• Flexibility, initiative and the willingness to respond to shifting time and project demands

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant work experience to ensure knowledge of heavy-duty vehicle systems
• Proficient troubleshooting skills in engine and vehicle systems
• Must have the ability to exercise independent judgment and creativity based on sound technical theory, to solve a wide range of challenges for which routine solutions are not available
• Applicants with a high attention to detail, very thorough, and are highly organized are sought after
• Excellent mechanical aptitude
• Welding and fabrication skills a plus
• Current CDL a plus, ability to acquire a CDL required
• Good computer skills – Microsoft Office software proficiency desired
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Must be self-directed with the ability to manage personal workload and alternate schedules
• Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment

Education

Associate in Technical Arts degree in Diesel Power Technology or equivalent

Benefits

• 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
• Comprehensive paid time off – minimum of 10 paid vacation days, 12 paid holidays, and sick time
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Paid short-and long-term disability programs
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more

Pay

The salary range for the Diesel Technician is $70,500 - $105,800 annually.

Schedule

This position is for the 1st shift; Tuesday through Saturday.