Diesel Technician

Peterbilt of Atlanta; Dublin (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Peterbilt of Atlanta is seeking a diesel truck service technician to diagnose, visually inspect, and perform repairs and preventive maintenance. You will handle warranty work, repairs to lights and wiring, welding, cutting, and other tasks, using hoists and test equipment.

This is a 40-hour week with overtime eligibility and a monthly upsales bonus for qualified applicants. Requirements include a high school diploma and three years of diesel service with computer diagnostics experience,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of diesel truck service and computer diagnostics experience.
• Read and comprehend instructions; communicate clearly with customers and vendors.
• Able to operate power and hand tools safely.
• Physically able to stand 6–8 hours and lift up to 70 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and perform inspections, remove parts and attachments, and complete repairs.
• Warranty repairs and preventative maintenance services.
• Repair lights and wiring, welding, cutting and other repairs.
• Operate power and hand tools; use hoist and test equipment.
• Submit to background check and post-offer drug screen.

Skills

Diesel truck service

Computer diagnostics

Mechanical aptitude

Oral & written communication

Power tools

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Hoist and test equipment

Job description

POSITION INFORMATION

Our technicians are responsible for providing superb customer service by diagnosing, visual inspections, removal of parts and attachments, warranty repairs, performing preventative maintenance services, repairing lights and wiring, welding, cutting and other repairs.

This position reports to the Service Manager, is a 40 hour a week position and is eligible for overtime. For well-qualified, proven efficient applicants, we also offer a flat rate compensation plan. This position also qualifies for a monthly bonus incentive based on your upsales.

To qualify for a technician position, you must have a high school diploma or equivalent. You must have three years of diesel truck service and computer diagnostics experience. Mechanical aptitude and technical ability are required. You must be able to operate power and hand tools and other equipment safely. You must have read and comprehend instructions and information. Dressing professionally and being able to communicate well orally and in writing with customers, vendors, and other contacts is a must.

The technician position is a physically demanding position. You will stand six to eight hours per shift. Will stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, handle and feel. Will use hand and power tools. Will lift parts weighing up to 70 pounds several times during each shift. Will use hoist and test equipment. Will be exposed to noise, vibration, dust, exhaust fumes, and other hazardous and nonhazardous materials.

This job posting is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. All applicants must be willing to submit to a background check and post-offer drug screen.