Technician - S

Company Overview

Vanguard Truck Centers owns and operates full‑service commercial truck centers across the United States. The company emphasizes teamwork and invests in its people, recognizing employees as its greatest assets.

Responsibilities

• Perform work outlined on repair orders with efficiency and accuracy, following dealership and factory standards.
• Diagnose malfunctions and repair diesel trucks or equipment.
• Communicate with the parts department to obtain needed parts and tag parts under warranty or per customer request.
• Examine assigned vehicles to determine if additional safety or service work is required or recommended.
• Notify the service advisor immediately of additional work, unnecessary work, or delays.
• Document all work performed and recommendations on the repair order.
• Road‑test vehicles when required or refer to the test technician.
• Participate in manufacturer‑sponsored training programs, schools, and events; stay current with technical bulletins.
• Supervise any apprentice diesel technicians as assigned.
• Report machinery defects or malfunctions to the supervisor.
• Ensure customers’ vehicles are kept clean and notify the service advisor of any changes to appearance or condition.
• Maintain a neat and safe shop area for personal safety and that of other technicians.
• Account for all dealership‑owned tools and manuals, returning them in the same condition received.
• Understand and comply with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right‑to‑Know).
• Operate all tools and equipment safely and report any safety issues to management immediately.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical coverage
• Optional life and long‑term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• PTO (Paid Time Off) program
• Self‑paced training options
• Career advancement opportunities
• Retention bonus

Qualifications

• Hard‑working diesel technicians willing to invest time and effort to learn the trade.
• Willingness to work with senior technicians to gain 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 1–2 years of experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with ability to obtain a CDL.
• Must have required base tools or obtain them within 30 days; major tooling provided in‑house.
• Safety shoes required on day one; approved safety footwear must be worn at all times in designated shop and service areas.
• Background screening is a mandatory prerequisite for employment consideration.