Lead Diesel Technician

About the Company

Vanguard Truck Centers owns and operates full service commercial truck centers in the United States. Our unique footprint allows us to provide a diverse range of products and services across many industries, and across the country. Our strength is in our people and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards
• Diagnose cause of any malfunction and perform repair on diesel trucks or equipment
• Communicate with parts department to obtain needed parts
• Save and tag parts of the job if under warranty or if requested by the customer
• Examine assigned vehicle to determine if further safety or service work is required or recommended
• Communicate 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
• 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
• Keep abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins
• Supervise work of any apprentice diesel technicians as assigned
• Report machinery defects or malfunctions to supervisor
• Ensure that customers' vehicles are kept clean; notify service advisor immediately of anything that has happened to change the appearance or condition of the vehicle
• Keep shop area neat and clean for your safety and safety of other diesel technicians
• Maintain and be accountable for all dealership-owned tools and manuals; return them to the proper place and in the same condition as they were received
• Understand, keep abreast of, and comply with federal, state, and local regulations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know, etc.
• Operate all tools and equipment in a safe manner
• Report any safety issues immediately to management

Qualifications

• Hard working attitude with willingness to put in the time and effort to learn the diesel technician trade
• Work with senior technicians to obtain 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 experience preferred
• Valid driver's license with the ability to obtain CDL license
• Must have base required tools or obtain within 30 days (major tooling provided in house)
• 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

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 401k with employer match
• Medical
• Optional life and LTD
• Flexible Spending Account
• PTO Paid Time Off program
• Self-paced training options
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Retention Bonus