Diesel Service Technician

The Pete Store; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable employee health insurance

401K with company match

Paid holiday and vacation

Employer paid training for technicians

Job summary

The Pete Store in New Castle, Delaware seeks a qualified technician to perform repairs on medium/heavy trucks and maintain dealership standards. Candidates should have two years of related experience, with preferred certifications in brakes, diesel engines, and electrical systems. The position offers a salary range of $55,000 to $100,000, along with benefits like health insurance and a 401K plan. Join us where employees come first!

Qualifications

• Ability to perform work with efficiency and accuracy.
• Must be able to follow safety guidelines and regulations.
• Experience with repair orders and documenting repairs.

Responsibilities

• Perform work as outlined on repair orders.
• Diagnose cause of malfunction and perform repairs.
• Communicate with parts department for required parts.
• Document all work performed and recommended.
• Road test vehicles when required.

Skills

Diagnosis of malfunctions

Repair skills

Communication

Safety compliance

Technical comprehension

Education

Two years of related experience

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Basic hand tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Description

About Us

The Pete Store has grown from a single location in 2001 to become one of the largest and most respected truck dealers in the world today. Our secret to success isn’t much of a secret at all: We prioritize hiring, training, and supporting great people above everything else – even our customers. Employees come first at The Pete Store because we believe that the better we take care of our employees, the better they will take care of our customers.

If you are looking for a place where you are valued, supported, and can be a part of building something truly special, look no further. Let’s get to work!

Affordable employee health insurance (medical, dental, vision)

401K with company match

Paid holiday and vacation

Employer paid training for technicians

Compensation: $55,000 to $100,000 USD. This is an estimated range for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.

Responsibilities

• 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 and foreman 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 the foreman.
• Ensures that customers’ vehicle is kept clean. Notifies service advisor/foreman 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.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

• Two years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations (Preferred)

• Brakes Certification for Medium/Heavy Truck
• Diesel Engines Certification for Medium/Heavy Truck
• Drive Train Certification for Eaton and Meritor
• Electrical/Electronic Systems Certification for Medium/Heavy Truck
• Heating and Air Conditioning Certification for Commercial Truck
• Manual Drive Train and Axle Certification for Auto/Light Truck
• State Emission Certification
• State Vehicle Inspector Certification
• Paccar MX Certification
• Cummins Engine Certification on ISB, ISC & ISX 2150 through 2350
• Preventive Maintenance Inspection Certification for Medium/Heavy Truck
• Suspension and Steering Certification for Medium/Heavy Truck

Language Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos; write simple correspondence; effectively present information to customers, clients, and other employees.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures or industry regulations.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; ability to read a multi-meter.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Preferred Experience

• 1–2 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses & Certifications

• Driver's License (Required)
• CDL (Preferred)

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.