Heavy Duty Diesel Technician- Madison, AL

Velocity Truck Group; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Velocity Vehicle Group is seeking a Team Lead Level A Technician to train and guide a small crew while diagnosing and repairing medium to heavy trucks. You will create repair plans, requisition parts, and manage warranty parts. The role requires strong mechanical skills, leadership, and proactive communication with the Foreman.

Expect a fast-paced environment with safety-focused practices. The successful candidate will have Freightliner certifications and a Class B CDL, joining a reputable

Qualifications

• Six+ years of experience as a technician with demonstrated leadership capability.
• Lead a team of technicians and coach others to achieve high efficiency.
• Strong diagnostic and repair skills for heavy/medium trucks.
• Commitment to safety, organization, and reliable communication.

Responsibilities

• Train and coach a group of about four technicians daily.
• Diagnose truck problems and perform repairs to service quality standards.
• Create repair plans and requisition needed parts.
• Tag warranty parts and process core returns.
• Turn in parts with core value and maintain organized toolboxes.
• Provide daily updates to the Foreman and keep work area clean and safe.

Skills

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Motivated

Education

Freightliner Heavy Duty Trucks Systems Certification

Freightliner Electrical Troubleshooting Certification

Specialist Certification

Professional Certification

Freightliner Electronic Systems Specialist Certification

Class B CDL (ASE / CDL)

ASE Certification

Tools

None specified

Job description

Who We Are:

Velocity Vehicle Group (VVG) is a premium commercial brand medium to heavy truck dealership that offers the full-service experience for our customers, from an outstanding sales organization to highly skilled technicians to service your vehicle, and on demand parts. Our goal is to be your one stop shop experts for all truckers, owner operators, fleets and companies. This coupled with our Leasing and Rental business and our financial services business make VVG the leading Truck dealership.

What’s in it for You:

VVG is a fast paced and growing organization that is looking for candidates that are ready for a daily challenge and cannot wait to provide superior customer service both internally and externally. VVG offers fantastic Culture in an easy-going family-like business as well as competitive pay, 401K W/Match, Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits.

What You’ll Do:

Team Lead Level A Technicians are responsible for training and coaching less qualified technicians by assuming training and coaching responsibility for a group of approximately four (4) technicians. Level A 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. Level A Technicians perform tasks and possess skills noted below and have efficiency ratings of 100% or above.

• Technicians with six (6) plus years’ experience.
• Performs at 100% efficiency or better.
• Mechanical aptitude. Positive attitude.
• Motivated

Training and Certification Requirements:

• Freightliner Heavy Duty Trucks Systems
• Freightliner Electrical Troubleshooting
• Specialist Certification
• Professional Certification
• Freightliner Electronic Systems Specialist Certification
• Class B CDL · ASE Test Passed
• Provides training, coaching and guidance to less experienced technicians

This job description is intended to describe the general nature, complexity, and level of work to be performed by employees assigned to this position and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and/or skills required. It does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Furthermore, this does not establish a contract for employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.

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.