Diesel Truck Technician/Mechanic

CSM Companies, Inc. - Kenworth; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

CSM Companies, Inc. - Kenworth in Laredo is looking for Entry-level and Experienced Diesel Truck Mechanics. Responsibilities include repair and maintenance of Class 8 trucks, troubleshooting various systems, and performing preventative maintenance. Qualified candidates should have a High School Diploma, experience in diesel mechanics, and a valid CDL. A comprehensive benefits package is provided, making this an excellent opportunity to join a growing dealer group.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; technical degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 3-5 years of diesel mechanic experience for experienced technicians.
• Personal tools needed for job duties.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) required.
• Ability to read and interpret repair orders, manuals, and schematics.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to work outdoors.
• Ability to work long hours, including overtime.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 100 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Perform corrective and preventative maintenance on heavy-duty vehicles.
• Troubleshoot electrical, drive train, HVAC, brake, engine, and suspension systems.
• Provide detailed descriptions of repairs on repair orders.
• Use diagnostic equipment to detect faults.
• Communicate repair information accurately.
• Perform road tests on customer vehicles.
• Track and charge clocked hours correctly.
• Assist customers professionally.
• Help other technicians with repairs as needed.

Job description

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.

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 procedures used.

Primary Duties

• Uses diagnostic equipment to detect and isolate faults in medium and heavy duty vehicles and interprets test results.
• Reads written fault descriptions on Repair Orders and determines the most efficient repair procedure.
• Communicates with the 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 tests on customer vehicles to assist in problem isolation or to verify repair procedures.
• Tracks and charges clocked hours to the proper corresponding Repair Order operation.
• Writes up clear, accurate, and detailed repair descriptions of each operation on the respective Repair Order, including cause of failure and corrective actions performed.
• 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 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- to 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