Diesel Technician / Mechanic - Redding, CA

Freightliner Northwest; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Diesel Technician, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring vehicle performance and safety. This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and a supportive team. You'll be responsible for diagnosing and repairing a variety of vehicle systems, ensuring top-notch service for customers. With a focus on safety and quality, you'll enjoy a workplace that values your skills and encourages professional growth. Plus, there are additional benefits like a signing bonus for experienced candidates. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, apply today!

Benefits

Healthcare Plan

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Vacation

Personal Time Off

Paid Holidays

Company Training

Uniforms Provided

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and team player mentality are essential.
• Heavy equipment experience preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Run diagnostic tests and analyze results for vehicle systems.
• Repair or replace engines, transmissions, and braking systems.
• Conduct inspections and identify deficiencies in vehicles.

Skills

Mechanics

Diagnostic Testing

Engine Repair

Teamwork

Safety Awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Technical Certification

Tools

Diagnostic Tools

Hand Tools

Job description

Overview

Diesel Technicians at Gordon Truck Centers (GTC) dealerships lead the charge in workmanship, commitment to safety, and providing reliable, first-class service to customers across the Pacific Northwest. GTC builds their team with the best employees and they’re now hiring Diesel Technicians for the Redding, CA Freightliner Northwest location!

At GTC, you will be working with cutting-edge industry technologies. With the help of a team you can rely on and training to build your skill sets, we’ll coach and encourage you every step of the way in well-equipped, safe facilities where you’re empowered to do what’s right - whether you’re performing routine maintenance or complete engine overhauls. Click to learn more about GTC.

From entry to expert level, there are opportunities for you at GTC! Apply today!

Signing Bonus available for those with 3+ years of diesel industry experience and qualifying credentials. Contact us for details!

Responsibilities

• Run diagnostic tests and analyze results.
• Repair or replace vehicle engines, steering mechanisms, transmissions, and braking systems.
• Working knowledge of engines, transmissions, differential, A/C and suspensions.
• Determine unit condition by conducting inspections & diagnostic tests, identifying deficiencies.
• Able to read schematics for electrical and air systems.
• Develop technical skills through training opportunities.
• Test equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications; make necessary adjustments if required.
• Ensure the cleanliness of the shop.

Qualifications

Heavy equipment dealership experience is preferred; however, our dealer family has opportunities for many skill sets. Bring your strong mechanical aptitude, team player mentality, and belief in safety first to Team GTC!

GTC General Benefits Description

Gordon Truck Centers, Inc. (GTC) provides a healthcare plan that covers medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits for eligible employees, as well as a basic group term life insurance policy and employee assistance program. Eligible employees can enroll in our company Health Savings Account (HSA). Employees can contribute up to 60% of their pre-tax earnings to 401k, and the company will match dollar for dollar of your contributions up to 3% of your income for qualifying employees. Tuition reimbursement and profit sharing are available for hired applicants. Employees also receive paid vacation, personal time off (PTO), and six (6) paid holidays. Our technicians are also eligible for company-sponsored training, company-provided uniforms, and a work boot stipend. More information can be found at GTC Benefits.

Apply Today! We look forward to working with you!

GTC is an equal opportunity employer. All offers of employment are made contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check. A motor vehicle records check is also required for positions with driving responsibilities. Mechanics frequently lift up to 75 pounds and must have a full complement of tools.

E-Verify Program

Gordon Truck Centers, Inc. uses the E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to www.uscis.gov and click on 'E-Verify' located near the bottom of the page.