Service Technician (Diesel)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Receives repair order assignments from Shop Foreman
• Follows instructions and executes work assignments in repair order thoroughly and efficiently
• Maintains superior standard of workmanship in all services performed
• Advises Shop Foreman of any recommended changes in services ordered by the customer
• Determines if any further repairs or servicing should be recommended to the customer, and communicates such recommendations to the Shop Foreman
• Maintains a level of training and experience with specialized equipment, machinery, and servicing techniques necessary for superior servicing of the customer’s equipment
• Attends training sessions as required by the Service Manager
• Performs additional repairs as required when any piece of equipment is returned by the customer because of the Technician’s faulty workmanship
• Maintains accurate work order records of work performed and time clocked on jobs

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in medium and/or heavy truck repair and maintenance
• Outstanding mechanical aptitude and skills necessary to produce top results
• Driver’s license and clean driving record
• Personal motivation and self-reliance
• Manual dexterity
• Ability to operate power and hand tools and other equipment safely
• Excellent organization and communication skills
• High school diploma or the equivalent

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health and Dental insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) with FLEX Card
• Group Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Corporate Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Personal Leave
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Voluntary Supplemental Insurance plans

About the Role

Kenworth Sales Co. is a company that holds PremierCare Gold certification, demonstrating its commitment to providing superior customer care. We are seeking a Service Technician to join our Idaho Falls, ID team. The primary function of the Service Technician is to perform superior quality repairs to customer equipment and make recommendations for further services as determined by the Technician during service.