Diesel Technician/Mechanic (Mobile)

CSM Companies, Inc. - Kenworth; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CSM Companies, Inc. - Kenworth in Fort Myers is seeking Mobile Diesel Mechanics/Working Foreman to join our team. This role involves providing mobile on-site maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of heavy-duty trucks primarily in the Fort Myers area.

Qualified candidates must have a High School diploma, effective communication skills, and the ability to obtain a CDL. The position includes responsibilities such as performing vehicle maintenance, troubleshooting systems, and interacting professionally with customers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; formal technical degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret shop repair orders and manuals.
• Personal tool inventory for job duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform corrective and preventative maintenance on vehicles at client’s site.
• Troubleshoot various systems and identify needed repairs.
• Communicate with customers and provide detailed repair information.

Skills

Effective written and oral communication skills

Ability to obtain a Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

Self-motivated

Education

High School Diploma

Formal technical degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Computer (Windows basics)

Job description

Overview

Tampa Florida Kenworth is seeking talented individuals to join our team as Mobile Diesel Mechanics/Working Foreman. This position is assigned to our Tampa location, but the primary service area includes Fort Myers and the surrounding region. The role provides mobile on-site maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of heavy-duty trucks for customers within the Fort Myers market.

Responsibilities

• Performs corrective and preventative maintenance on medium and heavy duty vehicles at client’s site or break down location
• Troubleshoots various systems, including electrical, drive train, HVAC, brake, engine, and suspension; identifies needed repairs and performs corrective action
• Writes up on the repair order an accurate, clear, and detailed description of the cause of failure and the repair procedures used
• Stock and maintain service truck inventory, tool collection, and all necessary paperwork daily
• Maintain service truck
• Uses diagnostic equipment to detect and isolate faults in medium and heavy duty vehicles and interprets test results
• Reads written fault descriptions on Repair Orders and determines the most efficient repair procedure
• Communicates with and provides customer with accurate and detailed repair information for inclusion on the Repair Order
• Obtains customers’ permission to complete diagnosed repairs and/or add additional repairs to a repair
• Communicates with parts department personnel to obtain or order the parts necessary to repair vehicles
• Performs road tests on customer vehicles to assist in problem isolation or to verify repair procedure
• Tracks and charges clocked hours to the proper corresponding Repair Order operation
• Writes up clear, accurate, and detailed repair descriptions of each operation on the Repair Order, including the cause of failure and the correction and/or repair procedure used
• Interacts with customers in a professional and positive manner
• Assists other technicians with repair procedures as needed

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; formal technical degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience preferred
• Personal tool inventory to allow for the completion of job duties and assignments
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Responsible for collecting payment (cash, credit card, or PO#)
• Self-motivated with minimal supervision needed
• Ability to obtain a Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
• Ability to read and interpret shop repair order forms, repair manuals, electrical schematics and various other technical bulletins
• Ability to use computer keyboard and Windows basics
• Ability to work in an environment with frequent exposure to outside weather elements
• Ability to work 8 – 10 hour days, including overtime hours as needed
• Ability to bend, stoop, crawl, walk and sit on a regular basis with frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 100 pounds