Diesel Truck Service Apprentice – Hands-On Skill Growth

Kenworth Sales CO; Ontario (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) with

Group Life Insurance

Short/Long-Term Disability Insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid Vacation and Personal Leave

Corporate Holidays

Job summary

Kenworth Sales Co. in Ontario, OR is seeking a Service Technician Apprentice to join our team. The role involves performing high-quality repairs on customer equipment and making service recommendations as determined by the Technician.

Salary ranges from $20 to $25 per hour, with a drug-free workplace mandated by federal DOT regulations. The position requires a valid driver’s license, strong mechanical aptitude, and willingness to train under experienced technicians.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of truck repair and maintenance.
• Trade school or experience as technician's helper or apprentice in a truck shop.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English instructions and information.

Responsibilities

• Receive repair order assignments from Shop Foreman.
• Follow instructions and complete work as directed in the repair order.
• Maintain high workmanship standards on all services performed.
• Advise Shop Foreman of recommended changes in services for the customer.
• Determine if further repairs should be suggested and communicate to the Shop Foreman.
• Maintain training and experience with equipment, machinery, and servicing techniques.
• Collaborate with experienced Technicians as directed by the Shop Foreman.
• Attend training sessions as required by the Service Manager.
• Perform additional repairs if customer returns due to technician workmanship.
• Keep accurate work order records and time for each job.

Skills

Truck repair knowledge

Apprentice/Technician helper

Manual dexterity

Good judgment

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Kenworth Sales Co. in Ontario, OR is seeking a Service Technician Apprentice to join our team. The role involves performing high-quality repairs on customer equipment and making service recommendations as determined by the Technician.

Salary ranges from $20 to $25 per hour, with a drug-free workplace mandated by federal DOT regulations. The position requires a valid driver’s license, strong mechanical aptitude, and willingness to train under experienced technicians.