Diesel Truck Technician/Mechanic

Csm Companies Group; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Shift options

Job summary

Michigan Kenworth in Grand Rapids, MI is hiring for entry level and experienced diesel truck mechanics. You will perform repair, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance on Class 8 trucks, using diagnostic equipment and repair orders, with 1st and 2nd shift options.

The role requires a high school diploma, ability to obtain CDL, good communication, and basic computer/Windows skills. Excellent benefits offered and a progressive dealer group environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; technical degree/cert preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret shop repair orders and electrical schematics.
• Ability to use computer keyboard and Windows basics.

Responsibilities

• Performs corrective and preventative maintenance on medium and heavy duty vehicles.
• Troubleshoots electrical, drive train, HVAC, brake, engine, and suspension systems.
• Writes up repair orders with clear descriptions of cause and repair procedures.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Read/interpret repair orders

Basic computer skills

CDL required

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma

Technical degree or certificate preferred

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Repair order software

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Grand Rapids, MI 49548. Position Type: Full Time. Education Level: High School. Michigan Kenworth in Grand Rapids 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!

1st and 2nd shift options available!

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, certificate or 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.