Experienced Diesel Technician Houston

Houston Dose; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401k with employer match

Medical

Flexible Spending Account

PTO Paid Time Off program

Self-paced training options

Career Advancement Opportunities

Retention Bonus

Job summary

Vanguard Truck Centers is seeking Diesel Technicians to perform repairs on diesel trucks in Houston, following dealership and factory standards. You will diagnose issues, order parts, document work, and ensure customer satisfaction with safe, efficient service.

Responsibilities include communicating with advisors, road testing when needed, and mentoring apprentices while staying updated on manufacturer Bulletins. Enjoy competitive pay and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; vocational/technical training is a plus.
• Basic mechanical aptitude with 1–2 years experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license with ability to obtain CDL license.
• Must have base tools or obtain within 30 days; major tooling provided in house.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs on diesel trucks per repair order with accuracy and efficiency.
• Diagnose malfunctions and communicate needs to parts and service staff.
• Document work performed on repair orders and maintain safety standards.
• Road test vehicles when required and coordinate with the service advisor.
• Assist in training apprentices and stay current with manufacturer bulletins.

Skills

Diesel engine knowledge

Team player

Safety-conscious

Diagnostic ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational/technical training

Job description

Diesel Technicians are you looking for a fulfilling career with a successful company that is growing and profitable? At Vanguard Truck Centers we invest in our people and recognize that our employees are our greatest assets. We are seeking talent that is driven with a great attitude, has a desire for success, team-oriented and are ultimate leaders.

The Company: Our strength is in our people and teamwork.

Vanguard Truck Centers owns and operates full service commercial truck centers in the United States. Our unique footprint allows us to provide a diverse range of products and services across many industries, and across the country.

RESPONSIBILITIES For Diesel Technicians

• Diesel Technicians performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
• Diagnoses cause of any malfunction and performs repair on diesel Trucks or equipment.
• Communicates with parts department to obtain needed parts.
• Saves and tags parts of the job if under warranty or if requested by the customer.
• Examines assigned vehicle to determine if further safety or service work is required or recommended.
• Communicates with service advisor immediately if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the promised time.
• Diesel Technician will documents all work performed and recommended on the repair order.
• Road tests vehicles when required or refers to the test technician.
• Diesel Technician will participates in manufacturer-sponsored training programs, schools, and events.
• Keeps abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins.
• Supervises work of any apprentice diesel technicians as assigned.
• Reports machinery defects or malfunctions to supervisor.
• Ensures that customers' vehicles are kept clean. Notifies service advisor immediately of anything that has happened to change the appearance or condition of the vehicle.
• Keeps shop area neat and clean for your safety and safety of other diesel technicians.
• Maintains and is accountable for all dealership-owned tools and manuals. Returns them to the proper place and in the same condition as they were received.
• Understands, keeps abreast of, and complies with federal, state, and local regulations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know, etc.
• Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
• Reports any safety issues immediately to management.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 401k with employer match
• Medical
• Optional life and LTD
• Flexible Spending Account
• PTO Paid Time Off program
• Self-paced training options
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Retention Bonus

Qualifications

• Looking for hard working diesel technicians willing to put in the time and effort to learn the diesel technician trade
• Work with senior technicians to obtain experience in multiple levels of diesel repairs
• Online and instructor led training provided
• High school diploma preferred or completion of vocational/ technical school
• Basic mechanical aptitude with 1 to 2 years experience preferred
• Valid drivers license with the ability to obtain CDL license
• Must have base required tools or obtain within 30 days
• Major tooling provided in house

Safety shoes are required on day one of employment. Employees must wear approved safety footwear at all times while working in designated shop and service areas- Background screening is a mandatory prerequisite for employment consideration.

Vanguard Truck Centers afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment and will prohibit discrimination because of race, color, sex, religion, nation of origin, age, handicap or veteran status.