Diesel Truck Technician/Mechanic

Csm Companies Group; Gaylord (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Michigan Kenworth in Gaylord, MI is hiring both entry level and experienced diesel truck mechanics for maintenance and repair of Class 8 trucks. Excellent benefits and a progressive dealer group environment are offered.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing, and documenting repair procedures, with emphasis on safety and quality workmanship in a team setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Technical degree, certificate or equivalent preferred.
• Personal tool inventory to perform job duties.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to obtain a valid CDL.
• Ability to read/interpret repair orders, manuals, schematics, bulletins.
• Familiar with Windows basics and using a computer.

Responsibilities

• Performs corrective and preventive maintenance on medium/heavy trucks.
• Troubleshoots electrical, drivetrain, HVAC, brakes, engine, suspension systems.
• Writes clear repair order descriptions of causes and repairs.
• Uses diagnostic equipment to locate faults and determine repairs.
• Communicates repair details to Shop Foreman and parts staff.
• Tests repaired vehicles to verify fixes and road-test when needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Safety conscious

Education

High School Diploma

Technical certificate or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Gaylord, MI - Gaylord, MI 49735

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Job Shift: Day

Michigan Kenworth in Gaylord is currently accepting applications for Entry level and Experienced Diesel Truck Mechanics! Responsibilities include the repair, troubleshooting and maintenance of Class 8 trucks. 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.

Qualifications Requirements

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