Commercial Truck Service Technician - Decatur, AL

Socket.dev; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev's Wilks Truck Center in Decatur, AL is seeking a Commercial Service Technician to perform light mechanical maintenance on commercial trucks and trailers, including lube, oil changes, alignments, brakes, and DOT inspections.

Candidates must have at least 1 year of commercial experience, own tools, be at least 21, and be legally authorized to work in the U.S.; ASE/DOT certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Commitment to follow all safety procedures and OSHA regulations.
• Self-starter, able to work without direct supervision and attend training.
• Strong work ethic and independent motivation to produce results.
• Teamwork, communication, responsibility, dependability, conscientiousness.
• Commitment to learning new technologies within a rapidly changing industry.
• Ability to review, analyze, interpret information, identify problems, and make decisions.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow procedures and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform light mechanical maintenance on commercial trucks and trailers.
• Lube, oil changes, and filter service.
• Perform alignments and front end suspension work.
• Work on brakes & air systems; DOT annual inspections.
• Identify service requirements from drivers and communicate to supervisors.
• Submit accurate service tickets and documentation.
• Respond to service calls with on-site repairs or replacements.
• Keep service area and equipment clean and organized.
• Maintain a professional appearance and adhere to safety rules.

Skills

Safety procedures

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Communication

Learning new technologies

Decision making

Education

High School Diploma or GED

DOT Inspector Certification

ASE Certification

Tools

Own tools

Job description

Commercial Service Technician

As a Commercial Mechanic you will work at our Wilks Truck Center location providing light mechanical service and tire service to the Commercial Trucking industry. You will perform the following service on commercial trucks, RV and trailers:

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Perform light mechanical maintenance on commercial trucks and trailers including:

• Lube, oil change, filter service

• Alignments

• Front End Suspension

• Brakes & Air System

• DOT Annual Inspections

• Determine service requirements from commercial truck drivers and communicate to Service Supervisor and/or Service Technicians

• Properly execute required service ticket to submit to management.

• Respond in a timely manner to customer service calls, diagnosing issues, and performing on-site repairs and/or replacements.

• Clean and maintain service equipment.

• Any other duties as assigned by management

• Perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods of time, which may include light and heavy lifting, including commercial tires and wheels, standing, bending, and squatting.

• Report any safety issues immediately to management.

• Help keep shop clean and organized

• Maintaining a Professional Appearance

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum1 year ofCommercial experienceincluding brakes, oil changes, front end work, all wheel position alignments.

• Must be at least 21 years of age.

• Have your own tools

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.

• DOT Inspector Certification.

• ASE Certification

Candidate Criteria:

• Commitment to follow all safety procedures and comply with OSHA regulations and safety requirements.

• Must be a self-starter and willing to take initiative, able and willing to work without direct supervision, and be willing to attend appropriate training sessions.

• Strong work ethic; independently motivated to produce resultswith limitedinfluence from others.

• Hard worker, someone who worksdiligently to get tasks done and demonstrates personal characteristics, such as responsibility, dependability, conscientiousness, communication, and teamwork.

• Display acommitmentto learningnew technologies within the rapidlychanging industry.

• Ability to review, analyze, and interpret information, identify problems, and make decisions.

• Ability to read, understand, and follow procedures and guidelines.