Diesel Technician

Peterbilt of Atlanta, LLC; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Peterbilt of Atlanta, LLC in Georgia is seeking a certified heavy-duty diesel truck technician to diagnose, inspect, and repair vehicles. You will perform preventive maintenance, repairing lights and wiring, welding, and other repairs as needed.

The role reports to the Service Manager and offers a 40-hour workweek with overtime and a monthly upsales bonus. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and at least three years of diesel truck service and computer diagnostics

Qualifications

• To qualify, you must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of diesel truck service and computer diagnostics experience.
• Mechanical aptitude and technical ability are required.
• Ability to operate power and hand tools and other equipment safely.
• Clear written and oral communication with customers, vendors, and contacts is essential.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and visually inspect trucks; remove parts and attachments; perform warranty repairs.
• Conduct preventative maintenance services and repairs to lights and wiring; welding and cutting as needed.
• Maintain safety and quality standards; read and comprehend instructions.
• Stand and perform tasks for 6–8 hours per shift; lift up to 70 pounds as required.
• Submit to background checks and post-offer drug screen; overtime available; bonuses for upsales.

Skills

Diesel truck service

Computer diagnostics

Mechanical aptitude

Tool handling

Oral and written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hoist

Test equipment

Job description

With eight locations across Georgia and four locations across Alabama, advancement opportunities are endless. We love to promote from within and celebrate team members who've grown from entry-level roles into leadership positions.

Training

We invest in our people. All technicians, service, and parts employees receive free, ongoing training - including MX, Cummins, and Peterbilt certifications - to help you grow your skills and your career.

Culture

Even as we grow beyond 300 employees, we stay true to our family atmosphere. We celebrate each other's successes, support one another through challenges, and live by 23 key fundamentals that define who we are and how we work.

Benefits

We take care of you and your family with multiple medical plan options plus dental, vision, life, FSA/HSA, and supplemental coverage. Our competitive 401(k) match, paid holidays, and expanded PTO policy help you plan for the future and enjoy life now.

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 be able to 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.