Diesel Truck Technician/Mechanic

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Onalaska (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a progressive company as a Diesel Truck Mechanic, where you will be responsible for the repair and maintenance of Class 8 trucks. This role offers both entry-level and experienced positions, providing a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with excellent benefits. You will utilize diagnostic equipment, perform preventative maintenance, and communicate effectively with team members and customers. If you are passionate about mechanics and enjoy hands-on work, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Opportunities for overtime

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; technical degree preferred.
• Ability to obtain a CDL and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on medium and heavy duty vehicles.
• Troubleshoot systems and communicate repair information.
• Write detailed repair descriptions on Repair Orders.

Skills

Effective written and oral communication skills

Ability to obtain a Valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL)

Ability to read and interpret shop repair order forms

Ability to use computer keyboard and Windows basics

Education

High School Diploma

Formal technical degree or certificate

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Personal tool inventory

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: La Crosse, WI - Onalaska, WI

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Description

Wisconsin Kenworth in La Crosse 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, 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 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 tests 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 descriptions of each operation on the corresponding Repair Order, including 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.
• Personal tool inventory to allow for the completion of job duties and assignments is preferred.
• 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.