Diesel Technician: Performance Pay, Boots, CDL Support

Colonial Group; The Ironbound (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading incentive pay plan

Boot program

CDL costs covered

Job summary

Colonial Group in New Jersey's Ironbound district seeks a Diesel Technician to perform diagnostics, electrical work and repairs on trucks and engines. You will read repair orders, install components, and verify repairs on completion.

Responsibilities include following safety practices, maintaining a clean workspace, and advising service staff on further needed repairs. 1–2 years of diesel experience and a full tool set are required.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years minimum work experience as a Medium and/or Heavy Diesel Technician
• Must possess a full set of personal hand tools
• Must have or develop through training a detailed knowledge of commercial truck and engine repair
• Must have completed diesel/automotive certificate programs or equivalent hands-on experience
• Minimum of High School Diploma/GED or technical certification in vehicle repair preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide technical service on vehicles and equipment including troubleshooting, electrical and diagnostic services
• Read Repair Orders and perform general and detailed repair of all trucks, engines and components
• Install injectors, pistons, liners, cam shafts, cylinder heads, bearings, oil pans, clutches, brakes, batteries, transmissions and other parts
• Examine protective guards, loose bolts and safety devices on trucks, adjust as needed
• Lubricate moving parts and test drive to verify conformance to specifications
• Advise the Service staff if additional repair work is necessary
• Tag return warranty parts
• Maintain a neat, safe work environment and handle company tools properly
• Follow safe work practices, use safety equipment, seek assistance when necessary
• Other projects/initiatives as assigned

Skills

Positive attitude

Mechanical aptitude

PC basic applications

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Diesel/automotive certificate programs

Tools

Personal hand tools

Job description

Colonial Group in New Jersey's Ironbound district seeks a Diesel Technician to perform diagnostics, electrical work and repairs on trucks and engines. You will read repair orders, install components, and verify repairs on completion.

Responsibilities include following safety practices, maintaining a clean workspace, and advising service staff on further needed repairs. 1–2 years of diesel experience and a full tool set are required.