Diesel Truck Technician/Mechanic

Csm Companies Group; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

French Ellison Truck Center in Corpus Christi, TX is seeking entry level and experienced diesel truck mechanics to maintain and repair Class 8 trucks. Responsibilities include diagnosing faults, performing maintenance, and ensuring accurate repair documentation.

Candidates should have a High School diploma; 3–5 years diesel experience for seasoned techs, and a valid CDL. Excellent benefits are offered in a progressive dealer group environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Formal technical degree, certificate or equivalent preferred.
• Experienced technicians must have 3–5 years of diesel mechanic experience.
• Personal tool inventory to complete duties.
• 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 bulletins.
• Ability to use computer keyboard and Windows basics.
• Able to work outdoors in varying weather.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Performs corrective and preventative maintenance on medium and heavy duty vehicles.
• Troubleshoots electrical, drive train, HVAC, brake, engine and suspension systems; identifies repairs.
• Writes up repair order descriptions with causes and procedures.

Skills

Written & spoken communication

Reading schematics

Diagnosing faults

Education

High School Diploma

Technical degree/certificate

Tools

Windows basics

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Corpus Christi, TX - Corpus Christi, TX 78409

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

French Ellison Truck Center is currently accepting applications for Entry level and Experienced Diesel Truck Mechanics at their Corpus Christi, TX location. 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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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