Diesel Technician

Ballard-Truck-Center-; Johnston (RI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ballard Truck Center, a family-owned business serving the northeast, seeks a Diesel Technician to perform tractor and trailer repairs, diagnosis, and corrections following SOPs.

The role includes preventive maintenance, electrical, engine and brake work, and component replacements while upholding safety and quality. Join a legacy recognized for customer satisfaction and keeping trucks on the road.

Qualifications

• Experience performing diesel truck repairs and maintenance.
• Ability to diagnose and repair electrical, brake, engine and drive-line systems.
• Commitment to safety and quality workmanship.
• Familiarity with diagnostic equipment and tools.

Responsibilities

• Follows workplace and vehicle safety procedures consistently.
• Follows MSDS training and guidelines.
• Perform proper preventive maintenance - lube, filters, inspection – includes truck appearance, interior and exterior, cab related, safety, security.
• Basic electrical – repair and replace starters/alternators/batteries.
• Inspect & replace basic engine components.
• Proficient at brake diagnostic/repair & replace/adjustments.
• Direct/Indirect labor accountability (completing personal paperwork).
• Follow good housekeeping standards.
• Inspect & replace drive line components.
• Remove and replace transmission and clutch (R&R).
• Advanced and continually upgrading tools.
• Valve and injector adjustments.
• Remove and replace steering & chassis components.
• Basic welding & cutting; fifth wheel service and rebuild/ king pin wear.
• Remove & replace all engines.
• Diagnostic Computer Skills.
• Citation corrections/ sign off

Skills

Diesel repair

Brake diagnostics

Electrical basics

Preventive maintenance

Safety compliance

Tools

Diagnostic computer

Diagnostic scanner

Job description

Ballard Truck Center is a family-owned business providing the best experience in the full-service commercial trucks industry in the northeast. Ballard’s dedicated team of technicians and representatives have earned them the title of #1 in Customer Satisfaction in the US by Volvo Trucks and Mack Trucks USA Dealer of the Year time and time again. Whether it is sales, service, parts, leasing, or rentals – Ballard’s been keeping the community rolling for over 100 years.

Job Overview:

The Diesel Technician will be responsible for performing all tractor and trailer repairing estimation diagnosis and correction following standard operating procedures (SOP’s). Completes routine rebuilds and replacements, makes best value and safety decisions to continue to operate, repair or replace, and performs technical repairs and/or replacement.

Duties & Responsibilities – Diesel Technician:

• Follows workplace and vehicle safety procedures consistently.
• Follows MSDS training and guidelines.
• Able to perform proper Preventive Maintenance - lube, filters, inspection – includes truck appearance, interior and exterior, cab related, safety, security
• Basic electrical – repair and replace starters/alternators/batteries
• Inspect & replace basic engine components
• Proficient at brake diagnostic/repair& replace/adjustments
• Direct/Indirect labor accountability (completing personal paperwork)
• Follow good housekeeping standards
• Inspect & replace drive line components
• Remove and replace transmission and clutch (R&R)
• Advanced and continually upgrading tools
• Valve and injector adjustments
• Remove and replace steering & chassis components
• Basic welding & cutting 20. Fifth wheel service and rebuild/ king pin wear
• Remove & replace all engines
• Diagnostic Computer Skills
• Citation corrections/ sign off