Diesel Service Technician

Socket.dev; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental and Basic Life

401K with employer contribution

Bi-weekly Pay Schedule

Career Development and Advancement

Job summary

The Larson Group Peterbilt in Albany, GA is seeking an experienced Diesel Service Technician to join our team. This role performs all functions of a fully qualified heavy-duty truck repair mechanic under minimal supervision, with emphasis on diagnostics, repairs, and safety compliance.

You will train new technicians, follow safety rules, and communicate with the Service Foreman regarding parts. CDL Class A is required or obtainable, and ongoing Peterbilt training is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Trade school certificate or degree preferred but not required.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a Class A CDL.
• Motor Vehicle Record adheres to MVR guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic and mechanical repairs on heavy-duty truck equipment and components; tests after repair.
• Train new technicians.
• Follow safety rules and company policies at all times.
• Communicate with Service Foreman about unavailable parts.
• Download and save to Paccar Solutions/Decisiv: all pictures, engine files, and diagnostics.
• Record detailed troubleshooting steps and repair results.
• Save warrantable parts; label, box, and return to correct location.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and return tools.
• Inform next shift of any special instructions or concerns.
• Maintain efficiency and productivity goals as directed by Service Manager.
• Maintain Peterbilt online training percentage of 95%.
• Perform other duties and repairs as assigned.

Skills

CDL Class A

Heavy-duty repair

Education

High School Diploma

Trade school certificate or degree

Job description

The Larson Group Peterbilt is looking for an experienced Diesel Service Technician to join our dynamic team. This position performs all functions of a fully qualified heavy-duty truck repair mechanic under minimal supervision.

What We Offer:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Basic Life
• 401K with employer contribution
• Bi-weekly Pay Schedule
• Opportunity for advancement and Career Development

Responsibilities:

• Performs diagnostic/mechanical repairs on heavy-duty truck equipment and related components. Testing when completed to ensure repairs are completed properly.
• Train new technicians.
• Follow safety rules and company policies always.
• Communicate to Service Foreman regarding parts that are not available for repairs.
• Download and save to Paccar Solutions/Decisiv: all pictures, engine files (before and after repair), and diagnostic test used to perform repair.
• Record in detail, the description of all trouble shooting steps and results of repairs made and any other information about the repair.
• Save all warrantable parts. Tag, wash, box and turn in to correct location. Labels the box with repair order number, S/N, customer name and date.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area. Clean and return tools used.
• Advise the following shift's technicians with any special instructions or concerns you found when repairing truck.
• Maintain efficiency and productivity goals set forth by Service Manager.
• Maintain Peterbilt online training percentage of 95%.
• Obtain class A or B CDL and retain during employment.
• Perform other duties and repairs as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Should possess a High School diploma.
• A college degree or a certificate or degree from a trade school is preferred, but not required.
• Experience in a related field is preferred but not required.
• Must Possess or be able to obtain a Class A CDL.
• Motor Vehicle Record adheres to TLG MVR Guidelines.

Please note this is a safety-sensitive position