Diesel Technician - Leasing

Vanguard Truck Centers; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401k with employer match

Medical insurance

Optional life and LTD

Flexible Spending Account

PTO

Self-paced training

Career advancement

Retention bonus

Job summary

Vanguard Truck Centers is hiring a Diesel Technician for our Charlotte, NC locations. You will perform repairs on diesel trucks, diagnose issues, and coordinate with parts and service teams to ensure timely, high-quality work.

The role requires basic mechanical aptitude, a valid driver's license with CDL eligibility, and a commitment to safety. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for training and advancement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or vocational/technical certification.
• Valid driver license; ability to obtain CDL.
• Basic mechanical aptitude; willingness to learn.
• Safety footwear required from day one; background check mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs per repair order with accuracy and efficiency.
• Diagnose cause of malfunctions and repair diesel trucks or equipment.
• Communicate with parts department to obtain needed parts.
• Document all work performed on the repair order.
• Road test vehicles when required or refer to test technician.
• Maintain shop area neat and safe; follow regulations.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to obtain CDL

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Charlotte Leasing - Charlotte, NC 28206

Vanguard Truck Leasing invest in our people and recognize that our employees are our greatest assets. We are seeking talent that is driven with a great attitude, has a desire for success, team-oriented and are ultimate leaders.

The Company: Our strength is in our people and teamwork.

Vanguard Truck Centers owns and operates full service Leasing and Rental facilities United States. Our unique footprint allows us to provide a diverse range of products and services across many industries, and across the country.

RESPONSIBILITIES for Diesel Technicians

• Diesel Technicians performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with factory standards.
• Diagnoses cause of any malfunction and performs repair on diesel Trucks or equipment.
• Communicates 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.
• Diesel Technician will communicates with service advisor immediately if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the promised time.
• Diesel Technician will documents all work performed and recommended on the repair order.
• Road tests vehicles when required or refers to the test technician.
• Diesel Technician will participates in manufacturer-sponsored training programs, schools, and events.
• Keeps abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins.
• Supervises work of any apprentice diesel technicians as assigned.
• Reports machinery defects or malfunctions to supervisor.
• Ensures that customers' vehicles are kept clean. Notifies service advisor immediately of anything that has happened to change the appearance or condition of the vehicle.
• Keeps shop area neat and clean for your safety and safety of other diesel technicians.
• Maintains and is accountable for all facility tools and manuals. Returns them to the proper place and in the same condition as they were received.
• Understands, keeps abreast of, and complies with federal, state, and local regulations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know, etc.
• Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
• Reports any safety issues immediately to management.

Requirements

• High school diploma preferred or completion of vocational/ technical school
• Basic mechanical aptitude with experience preferred but not required
• Valid driver license with the ability to obtain CDL license
• Must have base required tools or obtain within 30 days
• Major tooling provided in house
• QualificationsSafety shoes are required on day one of employment. Employees must wear approved safety footwear at all times while working in designated shop and service areas- Background screening is a mandatory prerequisite for employment consideration.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary
• 401k with employer match
• Medical
• Optional life and LTD
• Flexible Spending Account
• PTO Paid Time Off program
• Self-paced training options
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Retention Bonus

Vanguard Truck Centers afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment and will prohibit discrimination because of race, color, sex, religion, nation of origin, age, handicap or veteran status.