Diesel Technician

Air Comfort, Inc; Michigan; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

$2,500 SIGN-ON BONUS

How does working in a core value driven company with a family friendly culture sound to you? We are a successful dealership that has been in business for over 35 years. Our core values are passion/trustworthiness, value of reputation, and teamwork. Our purpose is to enrich the lives of our customers, employees, families, and communities.

We are looking to acquire an experienced diesel technician to join our team and grow with us. In addition to offering a positive work environment, we offer a generous benefits package! Apply today for our Diesel Technician position. 1st & 2nd shift available.

What We Offer:

• Medical and Dental
• 401K Plan
• Paid time off
• Chiropractor program onsite
• Growth opportunities within the company
• Family owned and operated
• Long term job security
• Health and wellness

Technician Specific Benefits:

• Uniforms provided
• Highly productive shop
• Career advancement opportunities, promote from within
• ASE and state certification reimbursement and all training expenses paid to further your career
• Continued education, manufacturer hands-on and web-based training
• Clean and professional work environment
• Competitive hourly wages and commission structure

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical expertise and guidance to all levels of technicians
• Sign off on work of other technicians
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair: brake, air systems, electrical, HVAC, drive train and transmission, engine and exhaust, suspension and steering issues
• Engage with external manufacturers and warranty contacts to maximize reimbursement of services
• Receive annual training from Navistar & Cummins
• Perform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards
• Communicate with parts department to obtain needed parts
• Save and tag parts of the job if under warranty or if requested by the customer
• Examine assigned vehicle to determine if further safety or service work is required or recommended
• Communicate with service advisor immediately if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the promised time
• Document all work performed and recommended on the repair order.
• Road test vehicles when required
• Keep abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins
• Report machinery defects or malfunctions to supervisor
• Ensure that vehicle is kept clean. Notify service advisor immediately of anything that has happened to change the appearance or condition of the vehicle.
• Keep shop area neat and clean
• Maintain and be accountable for all dealership-owned tools and manuals. Return them to the proper place and in the same condition as when they were received
• Understand, keep abreast of and comply with federal, state and local regulations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know etc.
• Operate all tools and equipment in a safe manner
• Report any safety issues immediately to management
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

• 2 years minimum experience
• Must obtain and maintain State of Michigan HDT repair certifications
• ASE certification preferred but not required

At K&R Truck Sales and West Michigan International (WMI), we are a locally-owned group of companies devoted to bringing our customers the very best when it comes to a full-service truck dealership. We are based in West Michigan with 5 locations in Grand Rapids, Holland, Kalamazoo, Lansing and Muskegon to support our customers with an extensive service department, 3 complete body shops, parts including delivery, a fleet of mobile service trucks, towing and a laser focus on customer service. This is all in addition to truck sales, leasing/rental, and financing.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.