Diesel Technician Trainee - entry level

Peterbilt Technical Institute; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical training institute is seeking aspiring diesel technicians to fill the demand in dealerships across North America. The role requires a high school diploma and technical trade education, as well as strong mechanical abilities and willingness to learn. With excellent growth opportunities, successful candidates can expect a fulfilling career fixing and maintaining modern diesel vehicles, keeping up with advancements in technology.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities within the dealership

Continuous improvement and training

Qualifications

• Dependable attendance and reliability are critical.
• Positivity and willingness to learn are essential personal attributes.
• Mechanical troubleshooting and communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and solve customer issues with trucks.
• Engage in continuous training and education to develop skills.
• Create solutions for daily challenges faced by customers.

Skills

Attendance

Attitude

Aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Completion of a trade school or 1 year related work experience

3.5 or above GPA

Valid Driver’s License & clean motor vehicle record

Job description

We Need You

Peterbilt dealerships recognize the technician is the “face of Peterbilt” to the customer, critical to driving uptime every day.

Currently, there are over 60,000 job openings for diesel technicians and fewer than 15,000 students in post-secondary educational institutions. Peterbilt, alone, will need over 5,000 new technicians in the next 5-6 years.

With over 400 locations in North America, Peterbilt has a dealership near you. Regardless of state, climate, urban, or rural, there is a Peterbilt dealership in need of your skill set. A career is waiting for you!

Changing Technology

No longer does a diesel technician only “turn wrenches”. Today’s trucks are rolling computers. Alternative fuels and electric vehicles are changing the landscape of the transportation industry. Those ready for these changes have opportunities.

• Daily challenges to create solutions for our customers.
• Career growth opportunities within the dealership.
• Continuous improvement and training for those eager to learn and develop their skills.

Required Skill Set

To be the most successful in your career, a diesel technician should have the following in his/her toolbox:

• Attendance. Be dependable. Show up to work each day. Be the first to arrive for your shift. Be the last to leave.
• Attitude. Be humble. Know that there is still much to learn. Be determined to learn as much as you can and apply that knowledge to every repair order.
• Aptitude. Be confident. Possess the mechanical ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and solve customer issues.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Completion of a trade school or 1 year related work experience
• 3.5 or above GPA
• 95% or better attendance
• Valid Driver’s License & clean motor vehicle record
• Be able to relocate to work for a Peterbilt dealership

START BUILDING YOUR CAREER AS A DIESEL TECHNICIAN TODAY

VISIT WWW.PETERBILT.TECH TO COMPLETE AN APPLICATION AND LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PETERBILT TECHNICIAN INSTITUTE