Diesel Truck Technician/Mechanic

Wisconsin Kenworth in Green Bay is currently accepting applications for entry‑level and experienced Diesel Truck Mechanics. This is a great opportunity to join a progressive work environment and a growing dealer group.

Responsibilities

• Performs corrective and preventative maintenance on medium and heavy‑duty vehicles.
• Troubleshoots various systems, including electrical, drivetrain, HVAC, brake, engine, and suspension; identifies needed repairs and performs corrective action.
• Writes an accurate, clear, and detailed description of the cause of failure and the repair procedure(s) used on the repair order.

Primary Duties

• Uses diagnostic equipment to detect and isolate faults in medium and heavy‑duty vehicles and interprets test results.
• Reads written fault descriptions on repair orders and determines the most efficient repair procedure.
• Communicates with and provides the Shop Foreman with accurate and detailed repair information for inclusion on the repair order.
• Obtains supervisor permission to complete diagnosed repairs and/or add additional repairs.
• Communicates with parts‑department personnel to obtain or order the parts necessary to repair vehicles.
• Performs road tests on customer vehicles to assist in problem isolation or to verify repair procedures.
• Tracks and charges clocked hours to the proper corresponding repair‑order operation.
• Writes clear, accurate, and detailed repair descriptions for each operation on the corresponding repair order, including cause of failure and corrective actions.
• Interacts with customers in a professional and positive manner.
• Assists other technicians with repair procedures as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; formal technical degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience is preferred.
• Personal tool inventory to allow for the completion of job duties and assignments is preferred.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to obtain a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Ability to read and interpret shop repair order forms, repair manuals, electrical schematics, and various technical bulletins.
• Ability to use a computer keyboard and basic Windows applications.
• Ability to work in an environment with frequent exposure to outside weather elements.
• Ability to work 8‑10 hour days, including overtime as needed.
• Ability to bend, stoop, crawl, walk, and sit regularly, with frequent lifting of up to 50 lb and occasional lifting of up to 100 lb.

Schedule

1st and 2nd shift options available.