Diesel Truck Technician/Mechanic

Csm Companies Group; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Michigan Kenworth in Saginaw, MI is seeking entry level and experienced diesel truck mechanics to repair, troubleshoot, and maintain Class 8 trucks. Responsibilities include diagnostics, documentation, and ensuring repairs meet quality standards.

We offer excellent benefits as part of a progressive dealer group. Ongoing listing with a focus on building a strong maintenance team for our growing operation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; technical degree preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret shop repair orders, manuals, and schematics.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs corrective and preventative maintenance on medium and heavy duty vehicles.
• Troubleshoots electrical, drive train, HVAC, brake, engine, and suspension systems.
• Writes clear repair order descriptions of causes and procedures.
• Uses diagnostic equipment to detect faults and interprets test results.
• Communicates with Shop Foreman and parts to obtain necessary components.
• Performs road tests to verify repairs and problem isolation.
• Keeps accurate records of hours and repair steps on the Repair Order.
• Interacts with customers professionally and assists other technicians as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading schematics

Repair procedure knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Saginaw, MI - Saginaw, MI 48601Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolMichigan Kenworth in Saginaw 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!

*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.

QualificationsRequirements

• 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