Diesel Technician

Peterbilt of Atlanta; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime eligibility

Monthly bonus (upsales)

Job summary

Peterbilt of Atlanta seeks an experienced truck technician to diagnose and repair diesel vehicles, conduct inspections, and perform preventative maintenance. You will remove/replace parts, handle lights and wiring, and work with welding and cutting equipment as required.

The role offers overtime, a monthly bonus incentive based on upsales, and the chance to join a team led by the Service Manager. A high school diploma and 3 years of diesel diagnostics experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three years of diesel truck service and computer diagnostics experience.
• Mechanical aptitude and technical ability required.
• Able to operate power and hand tools safely.
• Able to read and comprehend instructions and information.
• Professional dress and strong oral/written communication with customers and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose trucks and perform visual inspections.
• Remove parts and attachments; perform repairs and maintenance.
• Warranty repairs, lights/wiring, welding and cutting as needed.
• Adhere to safety protocols; operate tools and equipment.
• Stand/walk for long periods; handle parts and use hoists/test equipment.

Skills

Diesel truck service

Computer diagnostics

Mechanical aptitude

Oral and written communication

Reading comprehension

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Hoist

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 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.