Diesel Technician/Mechanic

Peterbilt of Atlanta, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Peterbilt of Atlanta is seeking a skilled technician to join their team in Chicago. The successful candidate will provide exceptional customer service, perform repairs, and ensure vehicle functionality. This role demands physical endurance and technical expertise, along with qualifications in diesel truck service. Opportunities for growth and competitive compensation packages are offered, including a monthly bonus incentive.

Benefits

Medical plan options

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan with matching contributions

Paid holidays and revised Paid Time Off policy

Free continuous training opportunities

Qualifications

• Three years of diesel truck service and computer diagnostics experience required.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 70 pounds and performing mechanically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for diagnosing customer service issues and performing repairs.
• Execute preventative maintenance services and repair lighting and wiring.
• Include welding, cutting, and additional repairs as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Technical ability

Communication

Ability to operate power and hand tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Why work for Peterbilt of Atlanta?

OUR PEOPLE
We pride ourselves in having the best team throughout our Peterbilt of Atlanta, Peterbilt of Augusta, Georgia Mountain Peterbilt, Peterbilt of Dublin, TRP of Atlanta and TRP of LaGrange family. We hire for character and attitude based on our 23 fundamentals, not just experience and qualifications so you won’t find a better team to be a part of.

GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
With 8 different locations scattered across the state of Georgia and more growth to come, there are always opportunities to advance within our family. Hard work and a great attitude will get you far with us as we prefer to hire from within. We love to share stories of our many employees who started out in entry level positions and are now in leadership roles throughout our company.

TRAINING
Are you wanting to perfect your skills? Looking for that next certification? Interested in moving up in our parts or service departments? We provide all our technicians, service, and parts employees with FREE continuous training opportunities such as MX, Cummins, and Peterbilt training. This helps us provide the best level of expertise to our customers, but also helps YOU be the best of the best and further your career.

CULTURE
As we grow (250+ employees) we continuously strive to keep that family-type atmosphere. As a family, we celebrate each other’s successes and take care of each other when life gets hard. To help guide us, so we can perform as a great team and family, we have distilled our drive to be better than anyone else into 23 key fundamentals that we live by.

BENEFITS
We want to help you take care of YOUR family! We offer several medical plan options through Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield so you can choose the best plan for your family. We also offer dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, and many supplemental policies. We know you don’t want to work forever so we also offer a very competitive 401(k) program with matching contributions. We offer paid holidays and have recently revised our Paid Time Off policy to give you more time to spend with your family.

So, what are you waiting for? Apply today!

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.

In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class.