Experienced Diesel Technician - Union

Vanguard Truck Centers; Cahokia (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with employer match

Health benefits

PTO

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Self-paced training

Career advancement

Job summary

Vanguard Truck Centers is seeking skilled automotive technicians to join our growing, profitable network of full-service truck centers across the United States. We value great attitudes, teamwork, and leaders who take pride in quality work.

Responsibilities include diagnosing malfunctions, repairing trucks to factory standards, coordinating with parts, testing vehicles, and mentoring apprentices. Safety, regulatory compliance, and keeping tools and shop area organized are essential.

Qualifications

• All levels of education and/or experience.
• ASE Certifications (Optional).
• Valid Driver's License.
• Background screening is a mandatory prerequisite for employment consideration.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Communicates with parts department to obtain needed parts.
• Road tests vehicles when required or refers to the test technician.
• Supervises work of any apprentice technicians as assigned.
• Maintains and is accountable for all dealership-owned tools and manuals.

Education

ASE Certifications (Optional)

Job description

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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 401k with employer match (after 3 months of employment)
• Union Health Benefits
• Optional life and LTD
• Flexible Spending Account
• PTO Paid Time Off program
• Self-paced training options
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Documents all work performed and recommended on the repair order.
• Road tests vehicles when required or refers to the test technician.
• Participates in manufacturer-sponsored training programs, schools, and events.
• Keeps abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins.
• Supervises work of any apprentice 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• All levels of education and/or experience
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications (Optional)
• Valid Driver's License
• Background screening is a mandatory prerequisite for employment consideration.

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