Diesel Truck Technician/Mechanic

CSM Companies, Inc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

CSM Kenworth in Columbus is seeking entry level and experienced diesel truck mechanics to repair, troubleshoot and maintain Class 8 trucks. Candidates should be mechanically inclined; experienced techs require 3–5 years in diesel. Excellent benefits offered; ongoing listing with opportunities to join a growing dealer group.

Responsibilities include diagnosing systems, obtaining parts, performing road tests, and accurately describing repairs on Repair Orders. CDL may be pursued as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years diesel mechanic experience for experienced candidates.
• Ability to read fault descriptions and repair orders clearly.

Responsibilities

• Perform corrective and preventive maintenance on Class 8 trucks.
• Troubleshoot electrical, drive train, HVAC, brake, engine and suspension systems.
• Document causes and repairs on Repair Orders with clear descriptions.
• Communicate repair details to Shop Foreman and parts personnel.
• Conduct road tests to verify repairs and troubleshoot further if needed.
• Assist other technicians as needed.

Skills

Diesel maintenance

Diagnostics

Repair procedures

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Technical certificate preferred

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Repair manuals

Job description

CSM Kenworth in Columbus is currently accepting applications for Entry level and Experienced Diesel Truck Mechanics! 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.Requirements:High School Diploma required; Formal technical degree, certificate or equivalent work experience is preferredExperienced technicians must have at least 3-5 years of diesel mechanic experiencePersonal 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