Diesel Truck Technician

About the Company

Vanguard Truck Centers owns and operates full-service commercial truck centers in the United States. Our strength is in our people and teamwork, providing a diverse range of products and services across many industries and regions.

Responsibilities

• Perform work as outlined on repair orders with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
• Diagnose the cause of any malfunction and perform repairs on diesel trucks or equipment.
• Communicate with the parts department to obtain needed parts.
• Save and tag parts of the job if under warranty or if requested by the customer.
• Examine assigned vehicles to determine if further safety or service work is required or recommended.
• Communicate with the service advisor immediately if additional work is needed, if outlined work is unnecessary, or if repairs cannot be completed within the promised time.
• Document all work performed and recommended on the repair order.
• Road test vehicles when required or refer to the test technician.
• Participate in manufacturer-sponsored training programs, schools, and events.
• Stay updated on manufacturer technical bulletins.
• Supervise the work of apprentice diesel technicians as assigned.
• Report machinery defects or malfunctions to the supervisor.
• Ensure customers' vehicles are kept clean and notify the service advisor of any changes to the vehicle’s appearance or condition.
• Maintain a neat and clean shop area for safety.
• Maintain and account for all dealership-owned tools and manuals, returning them to the proper place in the same condition.
• Understand, keep abreast of, and comply with federal, state, and local regulations, such as hazardous waste disposal and OSHA Right-to-Know.
• Operate all tools and equipment in a safe manner and report any safety issues immediately to management.

Qualifications

• Hardworking individuals willing to put in the time and effort to learn the diesel technician trade.
• Willingness to work with senior technicians to gain experience in multiple levels of diesel repairs.
• Online and instructor-led training provided.
• High school diploma preferred or completion of vocational/technical school.
• Basic mechanical aptitude with 1 to 2 years of experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to obtain a CDL license.
• Must have base required tools or obtain them within 30 days; major tooling provided in-house.
• Safety shoes are required on the first day of employment; employees must wear approved safety footwear at all times in designated shop and service areas.
• Background screening is a mandatory prerequisite for employment consideration.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 401k with employer match
• Medical insurance
• Optional life and long-term disability insurance (LTD)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off (PTO) program
• Self-paced training options
• Career advancement opportunities
• Retention bonus