Service Technician

Responsibilities

• Provide technical service to vehicles and equipment, including trouble shooting, electrical and diagnostic services.
• Read Repair Order, observe and listen to vehicle in operation to determine malfunction and plan work procedures.
• Perform general and detailed repair of all trucks, engines and components.
• Overhaul gas or diesel engines.
• Install injectors, pistons, liners, cam shafts, cylinder heads, rod and main bearings, oil pans, clutches, fan hubs, differentials, fifth wheels, brakes, change or recharge batteries, and replace transmissions and other parts.
• Examine protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks, and make adjustments as needed.
• Lubricate moving parts and drive repaired vehicle to verify conformance to specifications.
• Advise the Service Supervisor if additional repair work is necessary.
• Tag all warranty parts and returns to warranty clerk.
• Maintain a neat and orderly working area, and proper handling of company tools.
• Follow safe work practices and procedures, uses safety equipment when required, responds to suggestions for working safely and seeks assistance when necessary.
• Attend training classes and keep abreast of factory technical bulletins.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Related technical school training preferred.
• Three to five years of commercial truck technical service experience.
• Engine certifications preferred: Cummins, Detroit, International, etc.
• Necessary tools to perform job responsibilities.
• Ability to work and learn independently.
• Strong written/verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to use various Windows based computer software.
• Experience with engine software a plus.
• Valid commercial driver’s license preferred.

About the role

At Summit Truck Group, you will have the opportunity to work in an exciting and growing company alongside top professionals in the industry. Our success depends on serving our customers with the best team members in the industry.