Diesel Truck Service Technician — Class 8 Expert

Inland Group; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Inland Kenworth in El Cajon, CA is seeking a Service Technician with 3+ years of Class 8 diesel truck experience to repair and maintain trucks per factory specifications. You will diagnose issues, order parts, and perform safety checks in a busy shop environment.

Join a team focused on quality, safety, and customer service. This role offers competitive pay, premiums for eligible employees, and opportunities for growth in a large North American network.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience as a Class 8 technician, preferably in a dealership or related truck facility.
• Valid Driver’s License; CDL is a plus.
• A/C, Brake and DOT Annual Inspector Certifications required.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards including engine overhaul, fuel systems, electrical systems, transmissions, cooling systems, chassis, brakes, engine tune-up and preventative maintenance.
• Analyzes customers’ truck performance complaints, diagnoses cause of any malfunctions and performs repair.
• Communicates with parts department to obtain needed parts.
• Examines assigned vehicle to determine if further safety or service work is required or recommended.
• Documenting all work performed and recommended on the repair order.
• Road test vehicles when required.
• Becomes familiar with and complies with the company’s Health & Safety Manual.
• Keeps shop area neat and clean after each repair. Returns all common tools that were used in the repair to their designated storage place.
• Understands, keeps abreast of, and complies with federal, state and local regulations, such as hazardous waste disposal, occupational health & safety regulations, etc.

Skills

Class 8 tech

CDL preferred

Basic computer skills

50 lb lifting

Job description

Inland Kenworth in El Cajon, CA is seeking a Service Technician with 3+ years of Class 8 diesel truck experience to repair and maintain trucks per factory specifications. You will diagnose issues, order parts, and perform safety checks in a busy shop environment.

Join a team focused on quality, safety, and customer service. This role offers competitive pay, premiums for eligible employees, and opportunities for growth in a large North American network.