Diesel Technician

Bergey's; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Bergey’s Inc. is a family-owned business that has been servicing our customers’ needs since 1924. Currently, our company has over 50 locations and more than 1,800 team members. Today our family of automobile, truck, and tire companies stretches throughout Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, & New Jersey. Visit us at www.bergeys.com to learn more about our company.

We strive to provide an environment for our associates and customers that is welcoming, transparent, and forward-thinking. Our employees are our greatest asset. We promote and develop individual strengths, as well as grow our employees personally and professionally. Together we can make a difference.

We offer a generous benefit package including:

• Vacation and PTO time
• Paid Holidays
• 401k with profit sharing
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• FSA and HSA Plans
• Life Insurance
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Paid Training
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Discount
• Tool Program Available

Location: Bergey's Truck Center, Reading PA

Pay: $18.00 - $38.00 per hour based on experience

Summary:

Repairs and maintains diesel and gasoline engine industrial trucks according to dealership and factory specifications.

• Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
• Diagnoses cause of any malfunction and performs repair.
• Communicates with parts department to obtain needed parts.
• Saves and tags parts of the job if under warranty or if requested by the customer.
• Examines assigned vehicle to determine if further safety or service work is required or recommended.
• Communicates with service advisor/dispatcher immediately if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the promised time.
• Documents all work performed and recommended on the repair order.
• Road tests vehicles when required.
• Participates in manufacturer-sponsored training programs, schools, and events.
• Keeps abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins.
• Supervises work of any apprentice technicians as assigned.
• Reports machinery defects or malfunctions to supervisor.
• Ensures that vehicle is kept clean. Notifies service advisor/dispatcher immediately of anything that has happened to change the appearance or condition of the vehicle.
• Keeps shop area neat and clean.
• Maintains and is accountable for all dealership-owned tools and manuals. Returns them to the proper place and in the same condition as when they were received.
• Understands, keeps abreast of, and complies with federal, state, and local regulations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know, etc.
• Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
• Reports any safety issues immediately to management.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Requirements:

• Five or more years of experience
• Must have valid Driver's License
• Successful completion of pre-employment background checks and drug screening

Bergey's is an Equal Opportunity Employer.