Mobile Diesel Technician

About the role

Vanguard Truck Centers is seeking Mobile Diesel Technicians with a great attitude, desire for success, team-oriented mindset, and leadership potential. The company owns and operates full service commercial truck centers across the United States, offering a diverse range of products and services across many industries.

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

• Minimum of 2 years heavy truck experience preferred
• Valid Driver's License (required)
• Ability to meet insurability requirements
• 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