Commercial Truck Service Technician - Decatur, AL

Wilks Tire & Battery Service, Inc.; Trinity (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilks Tire & Battery Service, Inc. is seeking a Commercial Service Technician at our Wilks Truck Center location. You will perform light mechanical maintenance and tire service for commercial trucks, RVs, and trailers, including brakes, oil changes, alignments, and DOT inspections.

The role requires a minimum of 1 year of commercial experience, own tools, and the ability to work safely and independently. This is a hands-on position with a strong customer-service focus and on-site repairs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of commercial experience including brakes and oil changes.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Have your own tools.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Perform light mechanical maintenance on commercial trucks and trailers.
• Lube, oil changes, and filter service.
• Alignments.
• Front end suspension work.
• Brakes & air system service.
• DOT annual inspections.
• Communicate service requirements to supervision.
• Submit service tickets and perform on-site repairs.
• Maintain clean and organized shop equipment and area.
• Maintain professional appearance and safety compliance.

Skills

Brakes

Oil changes

Alignments

Front end

DOT inspections

Safety

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

DOT Inspector Certification

ASE Certification

Tools

Own tools

Diagnostic 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 learning new 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.