Diesel Technician - Pay up to $58/hr & Weekends Off

Transwest; Greeley (CO); Hybrid; USD 57,308,000 - 166,194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wellness Solutions

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with company match

HSA/FSA

PTO including sick time and holidays

Employee Car Discount Program

Job summary

Transwest, Inc. is seeking a Diesel Technician to join our team in Colorado. The role includes company-paid continued education and training, with relocation support available on a case-by-case basis.

You will work on diesel trucks/RVs, diagnose and repair issues, and maintain a clean, compliant shop environment. Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license, and the ability to obtain a Class B CDL within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License and MVR in good standing; ability to obtain Class B CDL within 90 days.
• Diesel Engine Technology certifications/education are a plus; knowledge of DTNA/Cummins/Detroit engines is a plus.
• Must possess a complete set of hand tools with a rollaway toolbox.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform work as outlined in repair orders with efficiency and accuracy.
• Verify warranty on repair orders where applicable.
• Diagnose and repair diesel trucks/RVs; communicate with parts to secure needed items.
• Road test vehicles for quality assessment and document repairs in comments.
• Maintain shop cleanliness and ensure disposal of hazardous waste per regulations.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication

Detail oriented

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools with rollaway toolbox

Job description

As a Diesel Technician, you will be joining a team that provides company paid continued education and training, invests in up-and-coming technicians entering the workforce, and takes pride in providing clean shops with the latest tooling and computer diagnostic equipment. Relocation support is also available for qualified candidates on a case-by-case basis. If interested, we invite you to discuss this with the hiring manager during the interview stage.

WE OFFER A FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES INCLUDING:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Wellness Solutions
• Life (Voluntary and Employer Paid) and Disability Insurance
• 401(K) with company match beginning with your first contribution
• HSA and/or FSA, as applicable
• PTO to include paid sick time as applicable by state and federal law and Company Paid Holidays
• Employee Car Discount Program

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform work as outlined in repair order.
• Verify warranty, if applicable, on all repair orders.
• Perform all work with efficiency and accuracy and in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
• Diagnose and repair vehicle malfunction.
• Communicate with the parts department to secure necessary parts.
• Save and tag warranty parts.
• Advise shop foreman and provide recommendation if repair order needs to be adjusted.
• Repair documented in technician comments during each active time punch.
• Road test vehicles as needed for quality assessment.
• Maintain working knowledge of factory technical bulletins.
• Ensure customer vehicle cleanliness.
• Maintain neat and orderly work area.
• Accountable for all dealership owned tools.
• Uphold federal, state and local regulations governing the disposal of hazardous waste.
• Perform job duties and functions with flexibility in the event circumstances shift, i.e., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technology developments.
• Other duties as assigned by the manager.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Activities require a full range of motion including handling, lifting, manual dexterity, finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination
• Position requires sitting, standing, balancing, bending or stooping for prolonged periods of time
• Position requires the occasional ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 80 pounds
• Position requires corrected vision and hearing within normal range
• Must be able to operate simple, complex and heavy-duty machinery

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License and MVR in good standing and ability to obtain a Class B CDL within 90 days of employment.
• Diesel Engine Technology Certifications/Education is a plus. Knowledge in Detroit, Mack, CAT, International, Cummins, Mercedes, a plus.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing diesel trucks/RVs is preferred. Candidate must be a motivated individual who can work independently.
• Following completion of all online training, selected candidate will be required to attend training sessions for products serviced by the company at the company's expense. Candidate must possess a complete set of hand tools with rollaway toolbox.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Must obtain refrigerant recovery certification.
• Ability to successfully complete a General Abilities Assessment and pass post-offer background check, physical and drug screening.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• DTNA Heavy Duty Truck Systems, DTNA Electrical Troubleshooting, DTNA Electronic Systems, DTNA HVAC, DTNA M2 Certification.
• Freightliner Cascadia Expert Certification.
• Western Star Expert Certification.
• DD15 Major Repair, DD15 Advanced Diagnostics, Series 60 Major Repair
• Cummins ISX, ISL, ISM, ISB, ISC Engine.
• Allison Transmission

JOB DETAILS:

• Type: Hourly- Transition to Flat-Rate
• Compensation Range: $20.00 to $58.00
• Bonus Eligibility: No
• Reports To: Service Manager
• Shift: 1st Shift
• Closing Date: Open until filled
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