Diesel Technician III

Riverside Transport Group; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Transport Group is hiring a Diesel Technician for a day shift position in Kansas City, KS. The role involves repairing and maintaining diesel trucks, including identifying and resolving issues related to fuel systems, driveline, and electronic systems. We are looking for a candidate with at least one year of technical education or equivalent experience who can thrive in a team-oriented environment and prioritize safety in all tasks.

The ideal candidate should have ASE Diesel Certification and be able to manage customer relationships effectively.

Qualifications

• One year certificate from college or technical school; ASE Diesel Certification, or three to six months related experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents like safety instructions and operating manuals.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain diesel trucks by performing essential duties.
• Diagnose and repair oil and coolant leaks, fuel systems, and driveline.
• Record notes and charge parts used accurately.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Attendance/Punctuality

Safety and Security

Education

One year certificate from college or technical school

ASE Diesel Certification

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Computer electronic systems

Job description

Job Location: KS Kansas Avenue RTI - KANSAS CITY, KS 66106

Job Category: Transportation

Summary

THIS POSTING IS FOR A DAY SHIFT OPENING.

Repairs and maintains diesel trucks by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform all job duties required of a Technician I and II
• Record clear and concise notes and charge out all parts used in TINA
• Ensure all parts removed are tagged for warranty
• Follow troubleshooting tree to diagnose and repair most codes
• Diagnose and repair the following:
  • Oil and coolant leaks (EGR cooler, water pumps, failed seals, etc.)
  • Drivelines
  • Fuel systems including, fuel pumps, injectors, etc.
  • Most EGR, ATD, DPF, and turbos
• Knowledge to diagnose and repair body control systems
• Understand truck computer electronic systems
• Understand APUs enough to complete basic repairs
• Can follow troubleshooting tree and diagnose and repair most codes
• Diagnose and repair of driveline

Competencies

• Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

One year certificate from college or technical school; ASE Diesel Certification, or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required:

• To stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is frequently required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. Moving and handling oily parts.
• The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold; extreme heat and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 3-5 years of experience as a Diesel Technician
• 609 Certified
• Air Brake Certified
• Valid CDL License a plus
• ASE Diesel Certification a Plus
• Detroit, Cummins, Volvo, MX Certified a plus