Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Technician

About the role

As a Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Technician, you will be diagnosing, troubleshooting and repairing diesel engines and components on all makes and models of on-highway diesel trucks and buses.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, troubleshoot and locate mechanical deficiencies on buses and on-highway diesel truck engines and components.
• Repair and/or replace all components of diesel engines, hydraulic systems, air conditioning systems, suspension systems, drive trains, electrical systems, steering, braking, material handling, and operator comfort systems.
• Determine extent of necessary repairs including identifying major power-train overhaul needs and prepare orders for required services.
• Perform welding and brazing, fabricate and modify parts, equipment, miscellaneous structures and attachments.
• Complete all documentation (work orders, parts orders, inspections, warranty support, comments and time sheets) in a legible, accurate and timely manner.
• Perform all work in accordance with established time, quality standards and safety procedures.
• Participate in required safety program, and work in a safe manner.
• Additional duties as assigned by manager.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge of complex hydraulics, electrical, computer and mechanical systems, arc and oxygen acetylene welding, test equipment used to diagnose and repair equipment and electronic components of vehicles.
• Ability to operate a variety of equipment safely to diagnose, adjust and repair malfunctions; follow oral and written instructions; read and understand operators and repair manuals; work cooperatively with others; work with minimal supervision and keep required records.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical information such as schematics, technical manuals, technical drawings, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Operate equipment and vehicles with possession of all necessary licenses and certificates.
• Skilled in ‘Basic’ computer applications including email and internet usage.
• Ability to read, analyze, and communicate technical information.
• Ability to write service reports that effectively communicate required information in an understandable (clear and concise) and useable method.
• Ability to ask and properly respond to questions from customers and supervisors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Course work from accredited trade school, college or university with emphasis in mechanics, hydraulics, and automotive electronics is desirable.

Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude and knowledge of tools applicable to the position.
• Strong sense of urgency and desire to provide superior customer service.
• Ability to take direction and work in a team environment.

Values

At Yancey Bros. Co, we are always looking to add people to our team who share our core values:

• Safety: We value the lives and health of our team and customers above all else.
• Integrity: We are ethical and trustworthy, demonstrate respect for others, and communicate truthfully and promptly.
• Teamwork: We work as one across our organization for the benefit of our customers.
• Excellence: We strive to be the best, continuously improving our customers’ experience and the solutions we provide.
• Sense of Urgency: We respond quickly to customer needs and hold ourselves accountable for results.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate the following values:

• Acting in a safe manner
• Exhibiting honesty and integrity
• Acting in a fair and ethical manner
• Team mentality
• Delivering quality results
• Embraces change / improvement
• Exhibiting superior customer service skills
• Exhibiting pride and ownership
• Working with a sense of urgency
• Exhibiting a winning attitude

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Individual Bonus Opportunities Available
• Technician Tool Allowance
• 401k Plan with Strong Company Match
• Employee Profit Sharing
• Financial Wellness Coaching
• Employee Wellness Program
• Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Group Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Ongoing Training
• Advancement Opportunities