Diesel Technician

Kenworth of Louisiana; Port Allen (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenworth of Louisiana seeks a skilled Diesel Technician (Class A) to perform diagnostic and repair work across heavy- and medium-duty vehicles. You will diagnose issues, perform repairs, order parts, and document all work in the service order while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Join a team dedicated to customer satisfaction and high-quality service, with opportunities to advance in a busy, full-service dealership environment in Louisiana.

Qualifications

• Proficient in diesel engine systems and heavy-duty truck repairs.
• Strong diagnostic skills to identify root causes.
• Excellent communication with service teams and customers.
• Commitment to safety standards and dealership guidelines.
• Proficient use of hand and power tools and testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and service work as outlined on repair orders with accuracy.
• Diagnose malfunctions and determine required repairs.
• Coordinate with parts department to obtain needed parts.
• Document work performed and recommendations on the work order.
• Road test vehicles when required; refer to test technician if needed.
• Maintain and safeguard dealership-owned tools and manuals.

Skills

Diesel technology

Diagnostics

Communication

Safety compliance

Tool proficiency

Education

Diesel tech certification

Job description

Company Description Kenworth of Louisiana operates eight full-service franchise facilities across Louisiana, supporting the commercial truck industry with sales, leasing, rental, service, parts, salvage, and towing. As an authorized Kenworth and Hino truck dealership, the company offers comprehensive solutions for a wide range of heavy- and medium-duty vehicles. Southland PacLease, a related operation, focuses on full-service leasing and rental, providing customers with financial and operational advantages. Team members join a network dedicated to keeping commercial fleets on the road through reliable service and long-term customer partnerships.

Role Description The Diesel Technician is highly skilled professional capable of performing

comprehensive diagnoses and repairs across all areas of vehicle maintenance. This role requires not

only broad expertise in general repair tasks but also a specialization in at least one specific

area of repair. Unlike Service Technician B Class, Technician - Class A demonstrates advanced

diagnostic abilities and proficiency in specialized repair techniques. The position demands a high

level of technical acumen and the ability to address complex mechanical issues efficiently. This

ensures that our dealership maintains the highest standards of service and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
• Diagnoses cause of any malfunction and performs repair.
• Communicate with parts department to obtain needed parts.
• Saves and tags parts of the job if under warranty or if requested by the customer.
• Examines assigned vehicle to determine if further safety or service work is required or recommended
• Relevant technical training or certification in diesel technology or heavy-duty truck repair is beneficial.
• Communicate with the service advisor immediately if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the promised time.
• Documents all work performed and recommended on the work order.
• Road tests vehicles when required or refers to the test technician.
• Reports machinery defects or malfunctions to supervisor.
• Maintains and is accountable for all dealership-owned tools and manuals.
• Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner
• Attends and completes all company training as assigned.