Diesel Truck Technician/Mechanic

CSM Companies, Inc. - Kenworth; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

CSM Companies, Inc. - Kenworth is accepting applications for entry level and experienced diesel truck mechanics to maintain and repair Class 8 trucks. The role requires troubleshooting and preventive maintenance across multiple systems, with overtime possible.

Candidates should be mechanically inclined and have 3–5 years of diesel experience if applying as an experienced technician. Excellent benefits are offered, and the work environment is described as progressive and growing.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; technical degree/cert preferred.
• Experienced technicians need 3–5 years of diesel mechanic experience.
• Personal tool inventory required to perform duties.
• Ability to obtain a Valid CDL.
• Ability to read repair orders, manuals, and electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Performs corrective and preventive maintenance on medium and heavy duty vehicles.
• Troubleshoots electrical, drive train, HVAC, brake, engine, and suspension systems.
• Writes detailed repair procedures on Repair Orders.
• Uses diagnostic equipment to detect and isolate faults.
• Communicates repair information clearly to Shop Foreman and parts staff.
• Test drives customer vehicles to verify repairs.
• Interacts with customers professionally and supports other technicians.

Skills

Diesel mechanics

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Reading diagrams

CDL preferred

Education

High School Diploma

Technical degree

Job description

Tampa Florida Kenworth is currently accepting applications for Entry level and Experienced Diesel Truck Mechanics for multiple shifts. 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.

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

• 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