Diesel Technician Apprentice: Training, Growth & Benefits

Socket.dev; Superior (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

401(K) with company match

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Transwest is seeking a Diesel Technician Apprentice to join the team. You will perform repairs following OEM standards, diagnose vehicle issues, and collaborate with parts to obtain necessary items.

A strong emphasis on safety, communication, and efficiency drives daily activities. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to handle diesel truck repair tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and MVR in good standing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Multitasking Skills.
• Conflict Resolution Skills.
• Independent Working Skills.
• Detail Oriented.
• Quick Thinking.
• Ability to work any shift if needed.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing passenger automobiles.
• Familiarity with gas and diesel truck repair and maintenance including engine, transmission, drivability, electrical diagnostics, suspension and brakes.
• Must possess a complete set of hand tools with rollaway toolbox.
• Ability to pass a general abilities assessment.
• Ability to pass a post-offer background check, physical and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs following OEM standards.
• Adhere to company safety guidelines.
• Communicate openly with management and other team members.
• Perform work as outlined in repair orders.
• Verify the warranty on all repair orders, if applicable.
• Perform work with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance to dealership and factory standards.
• Diagnose and repair vehicle malfunctions.
• Cross collaborate with the parts department in order to obtain parts.
• Save and tag warranty parts.
• Regularly communicate with the Shop Foreman and provide an educated recommendation if a repair order needs to be adjusted.
• Summarize repairs and technician stories.
• Record time punches.
• Road test vehicles as needed for quality assessment.
• Maintain working knowledge of factory technical bulletins.
• Ensure customer vehicle cleanliness.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area.
• Treat dealership owned tools with respect and care.
• Uphold federal, state and local regulations governing the disposal of hazardous waste.
• Perform job duties and functions with flexibility in the event circumstance of; shift changes, emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technology developments.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Independent worker

Detail oriented

Quick thinking

Shift flexibility

Diesel truck repair experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Diagnostics tools

Job description

Transwest is seeking a Diesel Technician Apprentice to join the team. You will perform repairs following OEM standards, diagnose vehicle issues, and collaborate with parts to obtain necessary items.

A strong emphasis on safety, communication, and efficiency drives daily activities. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to handle diesel truck repair tasks.