Field Technician: Heavy-Duty Truck Repair

Thompson Lift Truck; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Tractor in Georgia seeks a Field Technician to service and repair class 6-8 heavy duty trucks and diesel engines. The role blends independent field work with teamwork, plus extensive on-the-job training, classroom instruction, and e-learning to advance in the technician program.

You will perform minor repairs, order parts, handle engine/transmission/hydraulic/electrical components, perform preventive maintenance, use service information systems, and support senior technicians in the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of one year of mechanical repair experience or equivalent technical education.
• Intermediate engine, transmission, hydraulic, and electrical diagnostic and repair skills; basic computing skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform minor repairs using correct tools and procedures.
• Orders and returns parts for assigned jobs in a timely manner.
• Ability to perform basic component work on engine, hydraulic, transmission, and electrical systems: remove/install, disassemble/reassemble, minor adjustments.
• Perform Preventive Maintenance service according to factory guidelines.
• Demonstrates proper use of service information systems.
• Works as a helper in field service with an experienced Technician as required.
• Works independently in the field as required.

Skills

Diagnostics & repair

Basic computing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Thompson Tractor in Georgia seeks a Field Technician to service and repair class 6-8 heavy duty trucks and diesel engines. The role blends independent field work with teamwork, plus extensive on-the-job training, classroom instruction, and e-learning to advance in the technician program.

You will perform minor repairs, order parts, handle engine/transmission/hydraulic/electrical components, perform preventive maintenance, use service information systems, and support senior technicians in the