Diesel Truck Technician/Mechanic

Csm Companies Group; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

French Ellison Truck Center in Laredo, TX is seeking entry-level and experienced diesel truck mechanics. You will perform maintenance and repairs on Class 8 trucks, using diagnostic equipment and following repair orders.

The role requires a high school diploma, 3-5 years diesel experience for experienced technicians, and a tool inventory. Excellent benefits are offered; overtime may be required in a growing dealer group.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; technical degree/certificate preferred.
• Experienced technicians should have 3-5 years of diesel experience.
• Personal tool inventory required to perform duties.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to obtain a CDL.
• Ability to read and interpret repair orders, manuals, schematics, and bulletins.
• Proficient with computer keyboard and Windows basics.

Responsibilities

• Perform corrective and preventative maintenance on medium and heavy-duty vehicles.
• Troubleshoot electrical, drive train, HVAC, brakes, engine, and suspension systems.
• Document repair procedures clearly on Repair Orders.

Skills

Diesel mechanic experience

Tool inventory

CDL capable

Read schematics

Windows basics

Communication skills

Lifting capability 50-100 lbs

Education

High School Diploma

Technical certificate preferred

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Laredo, TX - Laredo, TX 78045Position Type: Full-Time and Part-TimeEducation Level: High School

French Ellison Truck Center is currently accepting applications for Entry level and Experienced Diesel Truck Mechanics at the Laredo 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, 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