Diesel Technician

Responsibilities

• Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with factory standards.
• Diagnostics cause of any malfunction and performs repair on diesel Trucks or equipment.
• Communicates with parts department to obtain needed parts.
• Saves and tags parts of the job if under warranty or if requested by the customer.
• Examines assigned vehicle to determine if further safety or service work is required or recommended.
• Communicates with service advisor immediately if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the promised time.
• Documents all work performed and recommended on the repair order.
• Road tests vehicles when required or refers to the test technician.
• Participates in manufacturer-sponsored training programs, schools, and events.
• Keeps abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins.
• Supervises work of any apprentice diesel technicians as assigned.
• Reports machinery defects or malfunctions to supervisor.
• Ensures that customers' vehicles are kept clean. Notifies service advisor immediately of anything that has happened to change the appearance or condition of the vehicle.
• Maintains and is accountable for all facility tools and manuals.
• Understands, keeps abreast of, and complies with federal, state, and local regulations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know, etc.
• Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
• Reports any safety issues immediately to management.

Requirements

• High school diploma preferred or completion of vocational/technical school
• Basic mechanical aptitude with experience preferred but not required
• Valid driver license with the ability to obtain CDL license
• Must have base required tools or obtain within 30 days
• Major tooling provided in house

Qualifications

• Safety shoes are required on day one of employment.
• Employees must wear approved safety footwear at all times while working in designated shop and service areas
• Background screening is a mandatory prerequisite for employment consideration.