Diesel Technician mechanic All Shifts

McCandless Truck Center Aurora; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the commercial truck sales and leasing sector is seeking an experienced technician to join their dynamic team. This role involves diagnosing and repairing various vehicle components, ensuring compliance with dealership standards, and contributing to a supportive work culture. With a strong emphasis on employee growth and satisfaction, this company offers a fantastic environment for those looking to build a long-term career. If you're passionate about vehicles and committed to delivering quality service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance - 80% company paid

Free Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance Policy

401(k) Plan with Company Match

PTO and Vacation Days

Training Opportunities

Fantastic Culture and Work Environment

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in vehicle repair and maintenance.
• Ability to diagnose and repair vehicle components efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnoses and repairs of vehicle components with minimal supervision.
• Communicate with parts department and document all work performed.

Skills

Vehicle Diagnosis

Repair Skills

Communication

Safety Compliance

Mathematical Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

2-4 Years Related Experience

Tools

Diagnostic Tools

Hand Tools

Safety Equipment

Job description

McCandless Truck Center is one of the region's premier Commercial Truck Sales & Leasing Dealerships, proudly serving the Aurora area for many years. Our team enjoys a fantastic culture and opportunities for advancement, which are company-wide focused to help you grow both personally and professionally. We're interested in helping you establish and build a long-term career with us, because we know that happy employees lead to happier customers!

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Health Insurance - 80% of employee premiums are company paid!
• Free Dental & Vision insurance for employees!
• Life Insurance Policy
• 401(k) plan with company match
• PTO and Vacation Days
• Training
• Fantastic Culture and Work Environment

SUMMARY

Functions as an experienced technician who is able to perform diagnoses and repairs of most vehicle components with little supervision required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
2. Diagnoses cause of most malfunctions and performs repair.
3. Communicates with parts department to obtain needed parts.
4. Saves and tags parts of the job if under warranty or if requested by the customer.
5. Examines assigned vehicle to determine if further safety or service work is required or recommended.
6. 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.
7. Documents all work performed and recommended on the repair order.
8. Road tests vehicles when required or refers to the test technician.
9. Participates in manufacturer-sponsored training programs, schools, and events.
10. Keeps abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins.
11. Supervises work of any apprentice technicians as assigned.
12. Reports machinery defects or malfunctions to supervisor.
13. Ensures that customers' cars are kept clean. Notifies service advisor immediately of anything that has happened to change the appearance or condition of the vehicle.
14. Keeps shop area neat and clean.
15. Maintains and is accountable for all dealership-owned tools and manuals. Returns them to the proper place and in the same condition as they were received.
16. Understands, keeps abreast of, and complies with federal, state, and local regulations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know, etc.
17. Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
18. Reports any safety issues immediately to management.

MARGINAL DUTIES

As assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Half of the certifications of a master certified technician depending on area of expertise

CDL

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 occasionally required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and climb or balance.

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 occasionally exposed to:

• Wet and/or humid conditions
• Moving mechanical parts
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Toxic or caustic chemicals
• Outdoor weather conditions
• Extreme heat
• Risk of electrical shock
• Vibration

The noise level in the work environment is moderate.