Diesel Truck Technician/Mechanic

CSM Companies, Inc.; Sheffield (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

CSM Kenworth in Cleveland is seeking entry level and experienced diesel truck mechanics for full-time roles. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on medium and heavy-duty vehicles, troubleshoot a range of systems, and document repairs clearly for the repair order.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, 3–5 years of diesel experience (for seasoned techs), and a valid CDL eligibility. Strong reading, communication, and basic computer skills are required. Benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; technical degree or certificate preferred.
• 3–5 years of diesel mechanic experience for experienced techs.
• Personal tool inventory required.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• CDL eligibility required.
• Ability to read repair orders, electrical schematics and bulletins.
• Basic Windows computer skills.
• Ability to work outdoors and lift up to 50–100 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on medium and heavy duty vehicles.
• Troubleshoot electrical, drive train, HVAC, brake, engine and suspension systems.
• Document repair details on Repair Orders clearly and accurately.
• Use diagnostic equipment to locate faults and determine repair procedures.
• Coordinate with parts and shop foreman on repairs.
• Conduct road tests to verify repairs and assess performance.

Skills

Diesel diagnosis

Electrical diagnostics

Repair procedures

Customer communication

CDL eligibility

Windows basics

Tool inventory

Reading schematics

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Technical certification

Tools

Diagnostic scanners

Repair manuals

Job description

Job Location: Cleveland, OH - Sheffield Village, OH 44054

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

CSM Kenworth in Cleveland is currently accepting applications for Entry level and Experienced Diesel Truck Mechanics!

*Please note this will be an ongoing listing. We are always looking for talent!

Excellent benefits offered.

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
• 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