Diesel Truck Technician & Mechanic (Class 8)

CSM Companies, Inc. - Kenworth; Richfield Township (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

CSM Kenworth in Richfield, OH is seeking entry level and experienced diesel truck mechanics to perform repair, troubleshooting and maintenance of Class 8 trucks. Candidates must be mechanically inclined; experienced technicians should have 3-5 years in diesel mechanics.

Responsibilities include using diagnostic equipment, road testing, communicating with shop foreman and parts staff, and maintaining thorough repair orders.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; technical degree or certificate preferred.
• 3–5 years of diesel mechanic experience for experienced technicians.
• Personal tool inventory required to complete duties.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• CDL ability preferred or obtainable.
• Ability to read repair orders, manuals, schematics and bulletins.

Responsibilities

• Uses diagnostic equipment to detect and isolate faults in medium and heavy duty vehicles and interprets test results.
• Reads fault description on Repair Order and determines the most efficient repair procedure.
• Communicates with Shop Foreman with accurate and detailed repair information for the Repair Order.
• Obtains supervisor permission to complete diagnosed repairs and/or add repairs.
• Communicates with parts department personnel to obtain necessary parts.
• Performs road test to verify repair procedure.
• Tracks hours to the relevant Repair Order operation and records them.
• Writes a clear, detailed repair description including cause of failure and fix.
• Interacts with customers in a professional manner.
• Assists other technicians with repair procedures as needed.

Skills

Diesel engines

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Diagnostic tools

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Trade/Technical certificate

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Shop manuals

Computer skills

Job description

CSM Kenworth in Richfield, OH is seeking entry level and experienced diesel truck mechanics to perform repair, troubleshooting and maintenance of Class 8 trucks. Candidates must be mechanically inclined; experienced technicians should have 3-5 years in diesel mechanics.

Responsibilities include using diagnostic equipment, road testing, communicating with shop foreman and parts staff, and maintaining thorough repair orders.