Diesel Truck Technician/Mechanic

Csm Companies Group; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Sahling Kenworth in Kearney, NE is hiring diesel truck mechanics for both entry-level and experienced positions. Responsibilities include repair, troubleshooting and maintenance of Class 8 trucks, with emphasis on accurate repair orders and efficient problem solving.

Qualified candidates will have a High School diploma and 3–5 years of diesel experience; CDL eligibility is a plus. Excellent benefits offered and a growth‑minded work environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; technical degree preferred
• 3–5 years of diesel mechanic experience for experienced techs
• Personal tool inventory to perform duties
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Ability to obtain a Valid CDL
• Ability to read and interpret repair orders, schematics and bulletins
• Basic computer and Windows skills
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather
• Ability to work 8–10 hour days with overtime
• Lifting up to 50 lbs regularly; up to 100 lbs occasionally

Responsibilities

• Performs corrective and preventative maintenance on medium and heavy duty vehicles
• Troubleshoots electrical, drive train, HVAC, brakes, engine and suspension systems
• Writes repair orders detailing causes and procedures
• Uses diagnostic equipment to locate faults and determine repairs
• Reads repair orders and communicates repair needs to the shop foreman
• Obtains supervisor approval for repairs and additional work
• Coordinates with parts to obtain needed components
• Conducts road tests to verify repairs and isolate issues
• Tracks hours charged to each repair order
• Interacts with customers professionally and supports team mechanics

Skills

Diesel engines

Diagnostics

Electrical systems

Preventive maintenance

Education

High School Diploma

Technical degree or cert

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Job Details

Kearney, NE - Kearney, NE 68848

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Sahling Kenworth is currently accepting applications for Entry level and Experienced Diesel Truck Mechanics at their Kearney, NE 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.

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

• 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 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.