Diesel Technician

Cummins West Africa Limited; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing industry is seeking a Diesel Technician to perform repairs and maintenance on engine products. This entry-level position involves coaching less experienced technicians and adhering to safety protocols. Ideal candidates will have a vocational diploma and advanced knowledge of engine products.

Qualifications

• Apprentice Trained Engine Technician preferred.
• Advanced knowledge or experience with engine products.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots, repairs, and rebuilds engine products independently.
• Coaches and develops less experienced technicians.
• Performs preventative maintenance based on engine assessment.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer focus

Talent development

Problem-solving

Diagnostics application

Education

Vocational diploma

Job description

Job Title: Diesel Technician

Description

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Performs troubleshooting, repairs, and rebuilds on engine products in a service workshop independently, while coaching and developing less experienced technicians.

Key Responsibilities

1. Applies documented procedures and policies to perform diagnostics and complex repairs.
2. Performs preventative maintenance based on engine assessment.
3. Completes required documentation, such as work completed, time sheets, warranty claims, and quality forms, via handwritten or business system input screens.
4. Completes training aligned with skill and business requirements.
5. Coaches and develops technicians and/or apprentices, transferring knowledge and experience; may provide work direction and review repair plans and parts lists.
6. Maintains work area and tools for cleanliness and proper operation.
7. Adheres to and enforces health, safety, and environmental policies, reporting issues to supervisors.

Core Competencies

• Effective communication tailored to different audiences.
• Customer focus and relationship building.
• Talent development and coaching.
• Self-development and continuous learning.
• Situational adaptability.
• Health and safety awareness and proactive behavior.
• Diagnostics application and troubleshooting.
• Electronic service tool utilization.
• Understanding of engine systems interactions.
• Product repair and maintenance following guidelines.
• Accurate service documentation.
• Technical escalation and problem-solving.
• Valuing diversity of perspectives.

Qualifications and Certifications

• Apprentice Trained Engine Technician (preferred).
• Vocational diploma from a relevant technical institution.
• Valid driver's license (preferred).

Experience

• Advanced knowledge or experience with engine products.
• Experience in providing technical advice and coaching (preferred).

Minimum Requirements

• CDL required.
• Clean 5-year motor vehicle report.
• Compliance with FMCSA drug and alcohol testing.
• Pass DOT physical and adhere to DOT regulations.
• Must be at least 21 years old.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level.
• Employment type: Full-time.
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing.
• Industry: Manufacturing.