Diesel Technician: Advanced Diagnostics & PM

FleetPride; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Full benefits & retirement on day one

2 weeks vacation + 24h sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

FleetPride is seeking a Diesel Technician II in San Antonio, TX. The role performs preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on class 7 & 8 trucks with limited supervision, maintaining productivity and quality standards.

The Technician II will diagnose vehicle systems, perform brake, suspension, electrical, fuel, and exhaust repairs, and ensure safe operation. A Diesel Technology degree and 3+ years of experience are required; tool kit is provided by the employee.

Qualifications

• Diesel Technology Associates degree.
• 3+ years of experience with class 7 & 8 trucks.
• Experience repairing 53’ trailers.

Responsibilities

• Examine vehicles to determine extent of damage or malfunction.
• Provide preventative maintenance solutions to customers.
• Perform oil changes, lubrications and filter replacements.
• Repair, reline, replace, and adjust brakes (air, hydraulic, electric and brake accessories).
• Test drive vehicles and test components using proper equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair suspension systems including leaf and coil spring systems, and Hendrickson walking beam type suspension systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, exhaust systems, steering systems, air conditioning, PTOs and custom exhaust systems.
• Adjust, remove and replace clutches and drivelines.
• Troubleshoot and repair fuel tanks, fifth wheels, trailer hitches, pintle hooks, auxiliary axles and frames.
• Perform tandem alignment, front axle king pin and bushing repairs.
• Perform basic aluminum and steel wire welding.
• Utilize machinery in order to repair or fabricate any driveshaft.
• File, grind, sand and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.
• Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical window and seat operating equipment and trim to gain access to vehicle bodies and fenders.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.

Skills

Welding

Airbrake certified

Safety oriented

Manual lifting 50 lbs

Education

Diesel Technology Associates degree

Tools

Hand tools

Air tools

Toolbox

Job description

FleetPride is seeking a Diesel Technician II in San Antonio, TX. The role performs preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on class 7 & 8 trucks with limited supervision, maintaining productivity and quality standards.

The Technician II will diagnose vehicle systems, perform brake, suspension, electrical, fuel, and exhaust repairs, and ensure safe operation. A Diesel Technology degree and 3+ years of experience are required; tool kit is provided by the employee.