Diesel Technician

Peterbilt of Atlanta; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Peterbilt of Atlanta is seeking a skilled diesel truck technician to diagnose, inspect, and repair heavy-duty trucks. The role includes visual inspections, removal of parts, warranty repairs, and preventative maintenance in a fast-paced shop environment.

You will work with lights, wiring, welding and various repair tasks, requiring strong mechanical aptitude, computer diagnostics experience, and clear written and verbal communication with customers and vendors.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and perform repairs and maintenance on diesel trucks.
• Conduct visual inspections and remove parts and attachments as needed.
• Perform warranty repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Repair lights and wiring; welding and cutting as required.
• Work with tools and test equipment; stand for long periods; lift up to 70 pounds.
• Complete all duties with safety and professionalism; pass background check and post-offer drug screen.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Technical ability

Oral and written communication

Reading and comprehension of technical

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

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.