Diesel Truck Technician/Mechanic

Csm Companies Group; Ashland (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

CSM Kenworth in Ashland, OH is seeking both entry-level and experienced diesel truck mechanics. Responsibilities include repair, troubleshooting and maintenance of Class 8 trucks, with 3-5 years for experienced candidates. Excellent benefits offered in a progressive dealer group environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, tool inventory, and the ability to obtain a CDL. The role requires reading repair orders, using diagnostic equipment and performing road tests to verify repairs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; technical degree or certificate preferred.
• Experience: 3–5 years for experienced technicians.
• Personal tool inventory is required for duties.
• Ability to read and interpret repair orders, manuals, and schematics.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to obtain a Valid CDL.

Responsibilities

• Performs corrective and preventative maintenance on medium and heavy duty vehicles.
• Diagnoses electrical, drive train, HVAC, brake, engine, and suspension issues.
• Writes repair descriptions and repair procedures on repair orders.
• Interacts with customers professionally and supports other technicians as needed.
• Uses diagnostic equipment to locate faults and verifies repairs with road tests.

Skills

Diesel engine repair

Electrical systems

Diagnostics

Communication skills

CDL ability

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Ashland, OH - Ashland, OH 44805Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolJob Shift: Day

CSM Kenworth in Ashland is currently accepting applications for Entry level and Experienced Diesel Truck Mechanics! Responsibilities include the repair, troubleshooting and maintenance of Class 8 trucks. Candidates must be mechanically inclined and experienced technicians must have 3-5 years experience. Excellent benefits offered. This is a great opportunity to join a progressive work environment and a growing dealer group!

*Please note this will be an ongoing listing. We are always looking for talent!

Responsibilities

• Performs corrective and preventative maintenance on medium and heavy duty vehicles.


• Troubleshoots various systems, to include electrical, drive train, HVAC, brake, engine, and suspension, identifies needed repairs and performs corrective action.


• Writes up on the repair order an accurate, clear, and detailed description of the cause of failure and the repair procedure(s) used.

Primary Duties

• Uses diagnostic equipment to detect and isolate faults in medium and heavy duty vehicles and interprets test results.


• Reads written fault description on Repair Order and determines the most efficient repair procedure.


• Communicates with and provides Shop Foreman with accurate and detailed repair information for inclusion on the Repair Order.


• Obtains supervisor permission to complete diagnosed repairs and/or add additional repairs to a repair.


• Communicates with parts department personnel to obtain or order the parts necessary to repair vehicles.


• Performs road test on customer vehicles to assist in problem isolation or to verify repair procedure.


• Tracks and charges clocked hours to the proper corresponding Repair Order operation.


• Writes up clear, accurate, and detailed repair description of each operation on the corresponding Repair Order, to include a description of the cause of failure and the correction and/or repair procedure used.


• Interacts with customers in a professional and positive manner.


• Assists other technicians with repair procedures as needed.

QualificationsRequirements

• High School Diploma required; Formal technical degree, certificateor equivalent work experience is preferred


• Experienced technicians must have atleast 3-5 years of diesel mechanic experience


• Personal tool inventory to allow for the completion of job duties and assignments.


• Effective written and oral communication skills.


• Ability to obtain a Valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL).


• Ability to read and interpret shop repair order forms, repair manuals, electrical schematics and various other technical bulletins.


• Ability to use computer keyboard and Windows basics.


• Ability to work in an environment with frequent exposure to outside weather elements.


• Ability to work 8 - 10 hour days, including overtime hours as needed.


• Ability to bend, stoop, crawl, walk and sit on a regular basis with frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 100 pounds