Diesel Truck Technician/Mechanic

Csm Companies Group; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sahling Kenworth in Grand Island, NE is hiring entry level and experienced diesel truck mechanics to repair, troubleshoot, and maintain Class 8 trucks. This full-time role offers benefits and a progressive shop environment.

Responsibilities include using diagnostic equipment, reading repair orders, and communicating with the shop foreman and parts department. A high school diploma is required, with 3–5 years of diesel experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; technical degree or certificate preferred.
• 3–5 years of diesel mechanic experience.
• Must own personal diesel tools to complete duties.
• Ability to read and interpret shop manuals and electrical schematics.
• Ability to obtain a Valid CDL license.

Responsibilities

• Perform corrective and preventive maintenance on medium and heavy-duty trucks.
• Diagnose issues using diagnostic equipment and test repairs.
• Document repair procedures clearly on Work orders.
• Communicate with shop foreman and parts staff to obtain required parts.
• Complete road tests to verify repairs.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Communication skills

CDL eligibility

Reading electrical schematics

Windows basics

Education

High School Diploma

Technical degree or certificate

Tools

Own tools

Job description

Job Overview

Sahling Kenworth is currently accepting applications for Entry level and Experienced Diesel Truck Mechanics. This role involves the repair, troubleshooting, and maintenance of Class 8 trucks. Excellent benefits are offered. This is a great opportunity to join a progressive work environment and a growing dealer group.

Location: Grand Island, NE (68801). Position Type: Full Time. Education Level: High School.

Responsibilities

• Performs corrective and preventative maintenance on medium and heavy-duty vehicles.
• Troubleshoots various systems, including 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, 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.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to obtain a Valid Commercial Driver 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.