Diesel Truck Technician/Mechanic

CSM Companies, Inc. - Kenworth; Clinton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CSM Companies, Inc. - Kenworth is looking for Entry-level and Experienced Diesel Truck Mechanics in Clinton Township, MI. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs of Class 8 trucks in a progressive work environment. The position offers excellent benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Formal technical degree preferred.
• Experience as a diesel mechanic preferred.
• Ability to obtain a CDL.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on medium and heavy-duty vehicles.
• Troubleshoot various systems and perform repairs.
• Document repairs accurately on the repair order.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Effective written and oral communication

Education

High School Diploma

Formal technical degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Personal tool inventory

Job description

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Michigan Kenworth in Clinton Township 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.
  
  

Requirements

• High School Diploma required; Formal technical degree, certificate or equivalent work experience is preferred
• Experienced technicians must have at least 3-5 years of diesel mechanic experience
• Personal tool inventory to allow for the completion of job duties and assignments is preferred.
• 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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Truck Transportation

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