Diesel Truck Technician/Mechanic

CSM Companies, Inc. - Kenworth; Menomonie (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Wisconsin Kenworth in Menomonie is accepting applications for entry level and experienced diesel truck mechanics. Responsibilities include the repair, troubleshooting and maintenance of Class 8 trucks, with excellent benefits offered. This is a great opportunity to join a progressive dealer group and grow with a dealer network.

Both 1st and 2nd Shift Opportunities Available. The role supports a dynamic team in a growing organization, offering competitive pay and potential career advancement

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; formal technical degree, certificate or equivalent work experience preferred.
• 3–5 years of diesel mechanic experience for experienced applicants.
• Personal tool inventory required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to obtain a Valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL).
• Ability to read and interpret repair orders, manuals, electrical schematics and bulletins.
• Basic Windows computer skills.
• Able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Able to work 8–10 hour days with overtime as needed.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Performs corrective and preventative maintenance on medium and heavy duty vehicles.
• Uses diagnostic equipment to detect faults and isolate faults in vehicles and interprets test results.
• Writes up repair orders with accurate, detailed cause and repair description.
• Communicates with Shop Foreman with accurate repair information for Repair Orders.
• Obtains supervisor permission to complete diagnosed repairs and/or add repairs.
• Communicates with parts department to obtain necessary parts.
• Performs road tests to verify repair procedures.
• Tracks hours to the appropriate Repair Order operation.
• Interacts with customers professionally and assists other technicians as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

CDL

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Technical degree or certificates preferred

Job description

Wisconsin Kenworth in Menomonie 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!

Both 1st and 2nd Shift Opportunities 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

Requirements:

• 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