Heavy Duty Diesel Technician- Kingsport, TN

Velocity Vehicle Group; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with matching

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

HSA & FSA options

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Vacation + Sick Leave

Employee discounts

Training programs

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Velocity Vehicle Group is looking for skilled technicians to diagnose truck problems and perform repairs. You will create repair plans, requisition parts, tag warranty parts, and brief updates to the Foreman daily.

Maintain organized toolboxes and safe workstations in a fast-paced shop environment. We offer full-time roles with compensation and a full benefits package including 401K with matching and Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or the equivalent is preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude required.
• Positive attitude and dedication to excellence.
• Motivated and team oriented with a desire to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose truck problems and perform truck repairs.
• Create repair plans and fill out parts requisitions.
• Tag warranty parts and turn in parts with core value.
• Communicate updates to Foreman daily and keep work areas organized and safe.

Skills

Basic diagnostic skills

Proficient on all vehicle component |

Advanced diagnostics

Complete engine repairs

Complex chassis repairs

Root cause analysis

Vibration analysis

Aftertreatment repairs

Aftertreatment diagnostics

Mechanical aptitude

Positive attitude

Dedication to Excellence

Motivated

Team Oriented

Desire to Succeed

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Who We Are:

At Velocity Vehicle Group (VVG), we represent a premium commercial brand in medium to heavy truck dealerships. We provide a full-service experience, from exceptional sales teams to highly skilled technicians and readily available parts. Our mission is to be the ultimate one-stop shop for truckers, owner operators, fleets, and companies. Combined with our Leasing and Rental business and financial services division, VVG stands as the premier truck dealership.

What's in it for You:

Velocity Vehicle Group is a dynamic and rapidly expanding organization, and we're on the lookout for individuals who relish daily challenges and are passionate about delivering top-notch customer service, both within the company and to our valued clients. When you join VVG, you'll experience an extraordinary work environment, complete with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including 401K with matching, as well as Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage. Become a part of our team and immerse yourself in a company that fosters a Great Place to Work culture!

What You’ll Do:

Technicians are responsible for diagnosing truck problems and performing truck repairs. Technicians create repair plans and fill out parts requisitions for needed parts. They are also responsible for tagging all warranty parts that are replaced and for turning in parts with core value. Technicians must also communicate updates to their Foreman daily and must maintain toolboxes organized and workstations clean and safe.

Responsibilities & Skills Assessment:

C-Level Technician

• Basic diagnostic skills
• Comfortable with major vendor/factory
• Can perform most chassis repairs
• Can perform engine accessory repairs
• Able to perform complete engine Remove & Install

B-Level Technician

• Advanced diagnostics skills
• Complete engine repairs
• Complex chassis repairs
• Knowledgeable on all vehicle component repairs
• HVAC

A-Level Technician

• Proficient on all vehicle component repairs
• Able to diagnose all vehicle component failures
• Competent in root cause failure analysis
• Vibration analysis
• Aftertreatment repairs
• Aftertreatment diagnostics

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or the equivalent is preferred
• Mechanical aptitude
• Positive attitude
• Dedication to Excellence
• Motivated
• Team Oriented
• Desire to Succeed

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Must be able to pass post-offer drug screening, physical examination (including a lift test), and background check

Compensation

• $27.50-$44.50/hr. depending on experience level and Certifications
• Plus Production Bonus
• Full Time Position

Benefits Velocity Vehicle Group Offers

• A fantastic culture in a welcoming, great place to work environment.
• 401k with matching.
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance, along with HSA & FSA options.
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance.
• Vacation + Sick Leave
• Company perks such as employee discounts, company events, and training programs.
• Excellent Training and Career Advancement Opportunities

Velocity Vehicle Group is an equal opportunity employer. Velocity Vehicle Group prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.